India Most Targeted by Malware as AI Drives Surge in Ransomware and Phishing Attacks

India has become the world’s most-targeted nation for malware, according to the latest report by cybersecurity firm Acronis, which highlights how artificial intelligence is fueling a sharp increase in ransomware and phishing activity. The findings come from the company’s biannual threat landscape analysis, compiled by the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) and its global network of sensors tracking over one million Windows endpoints between January and June 2025. 

The report indicates that India accounted for 12.4 percent of all monitored attacks, placing it ahead of every other nation. Analysts attribute this trend to the rising sophistication of AI-powered cyberattacks, particularly phishing campaigns and impersonation attempts that are increasingly difficult to detect. With Windows systems still dominating business environments compared to macOS or Linux, the operating system remained the primary target for threat actors. 

Ransomware continues to be the most damaging threat to medium and large businesses worldwide, with newer criminal groups adopting AI to automate attacks and enhance efficiency. Phishing was found to be a leading driver of compromise, making up 25 percent of all detected threats and over 52 percent of those aimed at managed service providers, marking a 22 percent increase compared to the first half of 2024. 

Commenting on the findings, Rajesh Chhabra, General Manager for India and South Asia at A

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