Every seven days, the average organization worldwide gets hammered by nearly 2,000 cyberattacks. That’s one assault every five minutes, around the clock. Welcome to 2025’s cyber battlefield, where the bad guys are getting bolder and businesses are struggling to keep up.
India Under Fire
Organizations in India are facing a relentless digital assault, averaging 3,237 cyberattacks weekly—that’s 462 attacks every single day. While this represents a slight 1% decline from last year, India still ranks among the world’s most targeted nations, sitting just behind African countries like Angola and Nigeria in the global danger zone.
The silver lining? Unlike many regions seeing double-digit increases, India has managed to hold relatively steady, suggesting that cybersecurity investments may be paying off.
Schools and Governments: Prime Targets
Cybercriminals aren’t picking victims randomly—they’re going after the most vulnerable and valuable targets. Educational institutions top the hit list globally with 4,178 weekly attacks, a staggering 13% jump from last year. Why schools? They’re digitizing rapidly but often lack robust security budgets.
In India, the pattern holds true: education and government sectors are bearing the brunt of attacks, making them attractive targets for criminals seeking maximum disruption and ransom potential.
The Ransomware Explosion
Here’s the scary part: ransomware attacks surged 14% globally, with North America accounting for 57% of all cases. The United States alone represents 54% of worldwide ransomware incidents, painting a grim picture of America’s cyber vulnerability.
Criminal groups like Qilin and Akira are leading this digital extortion wave, deliberately targeting healthcare and education—sectors where disruption can literally be a matter of life and death.
The Bottom Line
As Check Point Research warns, we’re witnessing cyberattacks intensify in both volume and impact. For businesses worldwide, the message is crystal clear: the old playbook of detecting threats after they breach your defenses isn’t enough anymore. The future belongs to organizations that can prevent attacks before they happen.