India Emerges as a Hotspot for Surging Cryptojacking and IoT Attacks

The 2025 SonicWall Annual Cyber Threat Report highlights the surge in targeted cryptojacking and IoT attacks in India and across SMBs. Threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities at unprecedented speeds, prompting the need for proactive security measures and expert assistance to combat these escalating cyber threats.

In a startling revelation, the 2025 SonicWall Annual Cyber Threat Report underscores the alarming rise in targeted cryptojacking and IoT attacks in India. Notably, the country has experienced a 141% increase in cryptojacking incidents, while Internet of Things (IoT) attacks have surged by 97%.

Released on February 27, 2025, the report highlights a shift in cybercriminal tactics. Once primarily targeting large enterprises, threat actors are now setting their sights on small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), leveraging AI-driven strategies to outmaneuver traditional defense mechanisms.

SonicWall executives emphasize the dire need for SMBs to embrace proactive security measures, given the rapid pace at which vulnerabilities are being exploited. The report's findings paint a troubling picture of the ever-expanding threat landscape, urging organizations to seek expert assistance to stay ahead in the ongoing cyber warfare.