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Indians faced over 10 million internet-borne cyberthreats during April-June quarter: report

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Indians faced over 10 million internet-borne cyberthreats during April-June quarter: report

Indian computer users have experienced a significant rise in cyber threats, with over 10 million internet-borne threats and 14 million local incidents reported in the April-June quarter. A report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Security Network revealed that 20% of Indian users were targeted by web-borne threats during this period. The attackers primarily exploited vulnerabilities in web browsers and their plugins, infecting user systems after visiting infected websites. The report also highlighted the prevalence of file-less malware, phishing, baiting, and pretexting as common cyberattack methods. The use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals to exploit user vulnerabilities was also noted.

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