Seqrite, has revealed that in 2024, South India emerged as the region with the highest concentration of malware detections nationally. According to the India Cyber Threat Report 2025, prepared by the team of researchers at Seqrite Labs, India’s largest malware analysis facility, in collaboration with Data Security Council of India (DSCI), South Indian cities accounted for over one-third of total detections.
The southern technology corridor, consisting of Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, recorded 36.37% of total 369.01 million malware detections made across the nation in 2024. Telangana led with a concerning 55.90 detections per endpoint, constituting 15.03% of total detections nationwide. Tamil Nadu followed with 44.54 detections per endpoint (11.97%), while Karnataka registered 34.83 detections per endpoint (9.37%).
The report also revealed that Bengaluru and Hyderabad, India’s premier technology hubs, collectively accounted for 23.48% of total national detections. This significant percentage clearly reflects the pressing need for stronger cybersecurity measures in areas with advanced digital infrastructure and dense technology sector presence. As these states host India’s primary technology corridors, they naturally face heightened cybersecurity risks, and thus require stronger protection measures.
With cyber threats constantly growing in terms of complexity and scale, Seqrite remains committed to empowering businesses with the most advanced cybersecurity solutions customized to their unique needs. The company recommends that all businesses, irrespective of their sector or size, should adopt a multi-layered approach to security. Combining advanced technologies with regular vulnerability assessments and employee training programs can strengthen the cybersecurity detection and response systems by multifold.
