Digitised states at higher cyber risk, says report | India News

A new report reveals a surprising trend: wealthier, more digitalized Indian states are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. While richer states boast better defenses, they face a higher volume of threats. Conversely, poorer states, despite weaker defenses, experience fewer attacks. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana offer the least cybercrime protection, while Rajasthan and Assam lead in security.

NEW DELHI: Richer and more digitalised states face higher risk of cyber attacks than poorer and less digitalised states, a report said on Friday. “Poorer states perform well not because they have superior defences but because their protection is sufficient in the face of relatively low levels of digital attack, while richer states may have stronger defences, but face far more frequent attacks,” said the report by think tank ICRIER and technology firm Prosus.Karnataka, TN and Telangana provide least protection from cybercrime, while Rajasthan, Assam, Punjab, MP and Bihar scored highest. Delhi is most digitalised, followed by Kerala, Karnataka & Maharashtra. Jharkhand, Assam & Chhattisgarh rank lowest.