Digital Threat Report 2025-26

On 13th July 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the Digital Threat Report 2025-26.

  • The report assesses the evolving cyber threat landscape and provides strategic recommendations to strengthen cyber resilience.

Major Findings

Evolution of Cyber Threats

  • Threats such as social engineering, credential theft, supply-chain attacks, and cloud exploitation have evolved from emerging risks to mainstream attack vectors.
  • Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and difficult to detect.

Exploitation of Digital Trust

  • Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting digital trust rather than directly targeting passwords or financial transactions.
  • Key targets include:
    • Biometric onboarding systems
    • AI-driven decision-making
    • APIs and partner applications
    • Real-time payment systems
    • Third-party digital ecosystems

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