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Kaspersky Reports 64M Local Cyber Threats in India and 9.19M in Korea for 2025

Kaspersky Reports 64M Local Cyber Threats in India and 9.19M in Korea for 2025

First seen 6 Apr 2026, 07:57 UTC

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ThreatCluster April 7, 2026 at 07:31 UTC
  • Kaspersky detected over 64 million local cyber threats in India in 2025.
  • Approximately 9.19 million users in Korea faced offline security threats from removable media.
  • Spyware and password stealer attacks surged significantly, highlighting the need for improved security.

In 2025, Kaspersky detected over 64 million local cyber threats in India, affecting nearly one-third of computer users. The attacks primarily originated from removable media such as USB drives. In Korea, approximately 9.19 million users faced similar threats, with 30.9% of users exposed to local attacks. The report highlights a global increase of 7% in malicious attacks, with significant rises in password stealer and spyware incidents. Kaspersky's data indicates that nearly 500,000 malicious files were identified daily worldwide. In India, the rise in AI-themed malware and threats impersonating collaboration tools was noted. The Asia-Pacific region saw a notable increase in spyware and password stealer attacks, raising concerns about data security. Both reports emphasize the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to combat these offline threats.

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Timeline

2025-01-01
Kaspersky begins tracking local cyber threats for 2025
2025-12-31
Kaspersky reports 64M local incidents in India
2025-12-31
Kaspersky reports 9.19M local incidents in Korea
2026-04-06
Kaspersky releases annual cyber threat report

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