Nearly half of Indian organisations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the past year – highlights OpenText cybersecurity 2025 ransomware

OpenText released new findings from its fourth annual Global Ransomware Survey, revealing that over half of Indian enterprises faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with more than 7 in 10 (71%) reporting a surge in AI-driven phishing or deepfake attempts, making India one of the most targeted and AI-exposed markets globally.

The survey report also highlights that Indian organisations are stepping up their cybersecurity posture, with cloud security (68%), network protection (60%), and backup technologies (58%) emerging as top priorities for 2026, indicating a proactive approach to securing hybrid and AI-powered environments.

The survey, conducted with nearly 1,800 security practitioners and business leaders across seven countries, including over 200 from India, found that ransomware incidents continue to be widespread. In India, nearly 70% of affected organisations admitted to paying a ransom to regain access to their data, marking one of the highest rates globally. However ...