Microsoft Report Places India Seventh in Global Customer Hacking Impacts

The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2026, cited by The Times of India, ranks India seventh worldwide for the impact of customer‑targeted hacking incidents. The report highlights the growing exposure of Indian organisations to credential‑stuffing and other breach vectors, positioning the country behind six other nations in the metric.

Microsoft’s analysis underscores the need for stronger identity protection and multi‑factor authentication across Indian enterprises, though the report does not disclose specific breach counts or financial losses.

What to watch: how Indian firms respond with enhanced cyber‑security measures.

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