According to an official release, Seqrite, an enterprise arm of Quick Heal Technologies Limited, a cybersecurity solutions provider, in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), released the India Cyber Threat Report 2023 at the Nasscom-DSCI Annual Information Security Summit 2023. The report was launched by Vishal Salvi, CEO, Quick Heal, Pramod Bhasin Chairman Data Security Council of India and Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI in the presence of Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
“Today’s cyber landscape can demand collaborative efforts and innovative solutions. Drawing upon research from Seqrite Labs, India’s malware analysis lab and our India-centric threat report not only dives into the threat landscape but also provides actionable insights to stay a step ahead of cyberattacks,” Vishal Salvi, Chief Executive Officer, Quick Heal Technologies Limited, explained.
The report is expected to include the geographic and sectoral impact of cyber threats on cities and industries targeted throughout the year. On the Android front, it mentioned an increase in Adware and Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs). It is believed that fake and malicious applications hosted on the Google Play Store have been downloaded by many users, including SpyLoan apps, fake apps, HidAdd apps, and more.
“The report provides an understanding of the current threat landscape in the Indian context with predictions for the upcoming year. I hope it serves as a guide for organisations and cybersecurity leaders to navigate the digital landscape with resilience. I would like to extend my thanks to the entire Seqrite team for collaborating with us to bring out the threat landscape in a comprehensive manner,” Vinayak Godse, Chief Executive Officer, Data Security Council of India, concluded.
