India needs stronger security measures to tackle cyber attacks, say experts

The cybersecurity experts on Tuesday raised concern over the increase in cases of cyber attacks in India and stressed the need for stronger measures to tackle the problem.

The thoughts were shared during a release of a report titled ‘The Invisible Hand’ by PRAHAR, an NGO, which focuses on such issues in the public domain which, if not addressed, can cause helplessness among Indian citizens.

India will be attracting nearly one trillion cyber attacks annually by 2033. By the time the country turns 100 in 2047, it will face a target of 17 trillion cyber attacks. “This staggering scale underscores the urgent need for a robust, large-scale cyber defence apparatus to safeguard the nation,” it said.