1.39 million cyberattacks handled in 2022, phishing attacks rise: Cert-In

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) handled 1,391,457 cyber security incidents in 2022. Tracking the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities in the country, the Cert-In 2022 Annual Report showed 653 security alerts, 38 advisories and 488 vulnerability notes published last year. The report also found an increase in phishing attacks, malware attacks, and vulnerable services. Here is a closer look at the report.

Cert-In comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and plays a pivotal role in fortifying the nation’s cyberspace. Established in January 2004 with the mission of ensuring the security of the country’s digital realm, Cert-In’s functions include incident prevention and response services, as well as security quality management services.