Cybersecurity Threats Rise as India Sees Record Data Breaches

India recorded its highest-ever number of data breach incidents in the first half of 2025, with over 200 million personal records compromised across government, banking, and healthcare sectors.Cybersecurity firms attribute the surge to sophisticated ransomware attacks and inadequate security infrastructure at mid-sized organizations.Expert RecommendationsSecurity experts urge organizations to implement zero-trust architecture, conduct regular penetration testing, and invest in employee cybersecurity training.The government has announced plans to strengthen the national cybersecurity framework with new compliance requirements for critical infrastructure.