Hyderabad: According to the latest reports, companies have lost 15-18% of their data to cyberattacks. The Industry Preparedness Survey, published in the India Cyber Threat Report 2025, highlights that businesses have experienced significant data loss and operational disruptions due to cyberattacks this year.
The healthcare sector, which remains the most targeted industry (21.82% of all attacks), is particularly vulnerable due to the high value of medical data and the critical nature of healthcare systems. This makes the industry a prime target for ransom demands. “The significant targeting of hospitality (19.57%) and banking sectors (17.38%) suggests that attackers are focusing on industries that handle large volumes of personal and financial data. By enabling less technically skilled criminals to access sophisticated ransomware tools, frameworks like Ghost Locker contribute to the rising tide of cyber extortion and data breaches, posing significant risks to individuals and organisations alike,” the report stated.
To mitigate these risks, the report recommends implementing robust backup processes for essential data. Key measures include safeguarding backups from unauthorized access, storing them offline and separate from primary systems, and regularly backing up critical business information, including data stored in cloud environments.
