The Future of Cybersecurity in India – Emerging Threats to Watch in 2025

AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Will Become Harder to Detect

Cybercriminals are now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in highly sophisticated ways. Deepfake emails, videos, and voice scams are increasingly realistic, while AI-driven malware can bypass traditional antivirus solutions. CERT-In predicts a surge in LLM-based (ChatGPT-like) attacks in 2025.

Supply Chain Attacks Will Target SaaS & FinTech Startups

Indian startups are heavily dependent on third-party APIs and vendor software, creating a weak security link. In 2024, multiple data breaches occurred through compromised open-source libraries and CI/CD pipelines. Supply chain risks will continue to grow in 2025.

Cloud Security Will Be a Top Priority

With over 70% of Indian enterprises migrating to cloud platforms, misconfigurations remain one of the biggest security risks. Exposed S3 buckets, weak IAM policies, and cloud-targeted ransomware attacks are expected to rise sharply.

API Security & Mobile Apps Will Be the Primary Attack Vectors

India’s booming app ecosystem and UPI adoption have made APIs the prime target for attackers. Issues like hardcoded API keys and weak authentication are leaving FinTech and mobile wallet applications vulnerable.

Want to learn more about securing APIs? Check out our guide on API Security Best Practices.

Key Stats to Note:

• 150% increase in ransomware attacks targeting Indian SMEs (CERT-In, 2024)
• 62% of web applications had at least one OWASP Top 10 vulnerability
• Only 34% of Indian startups conducted regular security audits last year

How Businesses Can Stay Ahead:

• Adopt DevSecOps and integrate security early in development
• Use automated vulnerability scanning for APIs, apps, and cloud servers
• Train employees to identify phishing, deepfake threats, and insecure coding practices
• Partner with certified experts for annual VAPT and compliance audits