Modern cyberattacks: India’s new-age battlefield and the road to resilience

By – Saiprasad Iyer, MD & CEO, Techsec Digital Global Pvt Ltd

In today’s hyperconnected world, the battleground has shifted from land, air, and sea to cyberspace. Modern cyberattacks are no longer isolated acts of disruption — they are well-planned, profit-driven, and often geopolitically motivated operations capable of crippling entire sectors. India, as one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies, stands both as a rising technology powerhouse and a prime target. Our increasing digital footprint — from financial inclusion to smart governance — also means increased exposure to cyber risk.

The Changing Face of Cyber Threats

Gone are the days when threats came from amateur hackers operating from dark basements. Today’s attackers are well-funded syndicates leveraging automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and deepfake technologies to infiltrate systems undetected.

According to the Global Threat Report, over 75% of modern breaches exploit stolen credentials rather than malware. This marks a paradigm shift: attackers now ...