India’s Education Sector Under Siege: Check Point Software Reports 8,487 Weekly Cyberattacks on Institutions

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd has unveiled its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the Indian market. The report reveals that the Indian Education and Research sector experienced an average of 8,487 cyberattacks per week over the past six months—nearly double the global average of 4,368 attacks per organisation. Following Education/Research, the most attacked industries in India include Healthcare (5,401 attacks), Government/Military (4,808 attacks), and Consulting (4,204 attacks).

Overall, Indian organisations across industries face 3,278 cyberattacks per week on average, far exceeding the global average of 1,934.

The exceptionally high attack volume in India’s education sector stems from a unique combination of factors. The rapid digital transformation driven by hybrid learning models, connected campuses, and extensive use of personal devices has significantly expanded the sector’s attack surface. Many academic institutions operate with limited cybersecurity budgets and lack dedicated teams ...