Telangana has emerged as a significant target for cybercriminals, with 23 percent of all malware incidents in India reported in the state in 2024. According to Seqrite, a cybersecurity firm, Telangana experienced approximately 6.25 million cyber incidents last year. The enterprise solutions division of Quick Heal published the Telangana Cyber Threat Report 2025, highlighting a considerable increase in cyber threats affecting crucial sectors such as healthcare, education, and government institutions.
The report indicates that identity theft is the most prevalent cybercrime in the state, with nearly 30,000 cases registered last year. This includes 11,125 instances of unauthorized transactions and 5,369 cases of fraud related to KYC (Know Your Customer) updates. Additionally, impersonation fraud accounted for 18,647 cases, which encompassed various scams such as courier fraud, police impersonation, and digital arrest scams.
With the emergence of new economic hubs in the state, there were also significant occurrences of business and investment scams, affecting nearly 26,000 individuals. Other notable types of fraud included advertisement fraud (17,669 cases) and loan fraud (12,589 cases).
The report from Seqrite also noted a concerning increase in ransomware attacks. On average, the state experienced 47 attacks per day, totaling 17,505 incidents in the last year. The IT and IT-enabled services (T/ITES), manufacturing, and education sectors were particularly vulnerable, experiencing significant disruptions due to these cyberattacks.
Moreover, hacktivist groups operating on platforms such as Telegram have ramped up their activities within Telangana. These groups have targeted government portals, including data.telangana.gov.in, and educational institutions like the Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University.
Sensitive personal information, login credentials, and official documents were leaked online, damaging the reputation of public institutions through website defacements. Notably, the Deputy Chief Minister’s website was compromised, exposing internal documents and raising critical concerns regarding data privacy and security.
