Nearly 9% of the total ransomware cases in India in 2025–26 were from Karnataka, according to the Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity – Karnataka (CySecK) annual compendium report released on Monday.
The report also stated that 4.3% of the total malware detections were from Karnataka. Bengaluru, too, witnessed cyberattacks that were four times higher than the previous year, according to the report.
Among the most vulnerable sectors for cyberattacks are government departments, education, and healthcare, which, according to the report, collectively witnessed more than 6.8 million malware detections in Karnataka.
CySecK is a flagship initiative by the State government through the Department of Electronics, IT, and BT, established in 2019 to drive cybersecurity innovation, research, and ecosystem development across Karnataka.
CySecK held its annual cybersecurity conference on March 17. The report, published as part of the conference, outlines the State’s cybersecurity landscape, key risks, and strategic priorities to strengthen digital resilience.
