Digital Threat Report 2025-26

On 13^th 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