Kaspersky GReAT flags rising cyber risks to India’s critical infrastructure heading into 2026

India needs to prioritise the protection of its critical infrastructure against sustained cyberattacks and cyberespionage as it moves into 2026, according to threat researchers at Kaspersky. Experts from the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team (Kaspersky GReAT) warn that cyber threats targeting India are expected to grow in persistence and sophistication, shaped by geopolitical tensions and the continued digitalisation of operational technology (OT) and critical systems.

According to Kaspersky GReAT, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) targeting India are likely to be influenced by regional dynamics, cross-border tensions and the expanding digital footprint of national infrastructure. As sectors such as power, utilities, transportation and government services adopt more connected technologies, the attack surface for threat actors is expected to widen.

“Ongoing regional tensions, hybrid warfare, and ideological hacktivism will continue to fuel both state-sponsored APTs and non-state threat actors, amplifying conflicts via digital means. Next year, geopolitics will ...