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Threat Library / Malware & Ransomware

critical🇮🇳 India focus

Ransomware

Malware that encrypts an organisation’s data — and increasingly steals it first — then demands payment for decryption and for not publishing the stolen files.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log