Cyber Crimes in India

India has witnessed an exponential surge in cyber crimes over the past five years. In 2024 alone, there were over 369 million detected cyber attacks across 8.44 million endpoints nationwide, translating to an average of 702 cyber threats every minute. Reported cyber crime cases have risen dramatically from 394,499 in 2019 to over 1.4 million in 2021, and the upward trend continues in 2025.

Common Types of Cyber Crimes

The most prevalent, accounting for nearly 75% of all cyber crimes between 2020 and 2023. This includes credit card fraud, online banking scams, phishing, and UPI-related frauds.

Trojan and infector malware dominate the threat landscape, representing more than 68% of attack vectors. Rising threats include ransomware, worms, and exploit-based malware.

Indian organizations continue to experience high ransomware attack rates—78% reported being targeted in 2021; most had critical data encrypted during such attacks.

There has been an alarming increase in data breaches, compromising sensitive personal and financial information.

Government, corporate, and ecommerce websites have been major targets, with tens of thousands of Indian websites hacked annually.

AI-driven and social media-enabled phishing attempts have grown, targeting both individuals and businesses.

Protecting Clients Against White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes expose businesses to severe financial, operational, and reputational damage. As trusted advisors and litigators, we provide seamless support—helping clients prevent, detect, and effectively respond to white collar crime risks.

We provide a robust, integrated approach—combining proactive advisory support with decisive litigation strategies—to safeguard your organization at every stage

We conduct targeted training and develop codes of conduct for employees, management, and partners, creating a culture of compliance and promoting whistleblower engagement through secure reporting systems.

If your company faces regulatory scrutiny or enforcement action, we offer immediate, strategic legal representation before regulatory agencies and courts. We defend clients against allegations of fraud, corruption, or financial crime, contest asset freezes, and negotiate with enforcement bodies.

Where appropriate, we seek out-of-court resolutions and settlements to minimize disruption and reputational fallout. We also offer strategic advisory on media and stakeholder communications during sensitive litigation.

We design, implement, and regularly review customized anti-fraud and risk management frameworks, ensuring effective controls and transparent financial processes.

Our team guides clients in setting up internal investigation protocols and offers real-time advisory in case of suspected wrongdoing, ensuring proper handling, early documentation, and reduced exposure to penalties or prosecution.

Whether defending or prosecuting white collar crime, we conduct meticulous evidence reviews, engage forensic experts, and pursue or defend civil, criminal, and regulatory claims. Our litigation team is seasoned in handling complex, high-stakes matters—from internal disciplinary proceedings to criminal trials and appellate advocacy.


Cyber crime is now a major risk for Indian individuals, businesses, and institutions. Financial fraud, ransomware, and AI-driven scams are rampant, with critical sectors and expanding digital adoption broadening the attack surface every year. Robust cyber hygiene, regular security audits, employee training, and prompt reporting remain key defenses in India’s battle against escalating digital threats.


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