THREAT REPORTS

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K7 Cyber Threat Monitor Q1, 2026-27

K7 Cyber Threat Monitor Q1, 2026-27

Discover how adversaries weaponize novel concepts alongside popular ones to disrupt operations. Access our threat report to secure your infrastructure today.

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K7 Cyber Threat Monitor Q4, 2025-26

Retail, Construction, and Textiles are bearing the brunt of cyber assaults
Threat actors are intentionally targeting regions with rapidly growing digital infrastructures
There is a notable shift from static payloads to dynamic, behavior-based intrusions

K7 Cyber Threat Monitor Q3, 2025-26

Threat actors are bypassing fortified corporate hubs to target Tier-2 digital infrastructure
Adversaries now use grayware on unmanaged devices as a silent precursor to ransomware attacks
Trojans account for 85% of mobile threats, shifting the focus from infrastructure attacks to identity theft

K7 Threat Prediction Report - 2026

Showcasing emerging threats with prevalent vulnerabilities
Eye-popping insights with predictions for 2026 and beyond
Expert recommendations to fortify your defenses.

K7 Cyber Threat Monitor Q2, 2025-26

Information Technology, ITES, and Manufacturing were the most affected sectors.
HackTools were majorly weaponised in Infostealer and ransomware operations.
Android and macOS saw more than 80% of Trojan activity.

K7 Cyber Threat Monitor Q1, 2025-26

61% rise in exploited software vulnerabilities
FMCG and Hospitality experience the brunt of these sophisticated cyberattacks
The visibility of Trojans is compounding at a staggering rate in the Android and macOS/iOS space

K7 Cyber Threat Monitor Q4, 2024-25

The IT/ITES industry continues to dominate as the most vulnerable sector
Japan, Egypt, France, and Spain exhibit heightened attacks
The Trojan frequency on Android and macOS is 87% and 88%, respectively

K7 Cyber Threat Monitor Q3, 2024-25

Governmental attack surges suggest a significant presence of state-sponsored threat actors
Dropper malware predominated, while suspicious commands and injectors maintained a substantial presence
The notable surge in Trojans within the Android ecosystem indicates a shift towards stealthier and high-impact attacks

K7 Threat Prediction Report, 2024-25

Discover ransomware trends and future risks.
Uncover phishing, IoT, and cloud vulnerabilities.
Learn nation-state and cybercriminal tactics.

Q2, 2024-25

Insurance and Hospitality were the top 2 targeted industries
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the UK were most susceptible to cyber threats
Widespread neglect of system updates creates a fertile ground for threat actors

Q1, 2024-25

Trojans continue to leapfrog across platforms.
IT & Telecom and Education sectors were mostly attacked triggering various exploits.
Service providers, IT/ITES, and Manufacturing industries bear the brunt of the onslaught.

Q4, 2023-24

Pan-India infection rate (IR) has increased by 3%
Windows attacks dominate despite the significant rise in Android malware
TrojanDownloader remains the most popular choice for attacking macOS users.

Q3, 2023-24

A relentless barrage of threats targeting Windows devices
Malware campaigns exploited vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure
Injectors skyrocketed by a significant percentage

K7 Threat Prediction Report, 2023-24

Skyrocketing Phishing and Ransomware onslaught
Perpetual Attack Trends on Individuals
The Future of Hacktivism

Q2, 2023-24

PowerShell-based attacks shot up.
Adware has taken root in the macOS ecosystem.
Droppers Take Over Mobile.

Q1, 2023-24

Open ports are a susceptible attack vector.
Windows and macOS devices are targeted often.
WMI Abuse is a new threat.

Q4, 2022-23

Windows and Android platforms saw a slight decrease in the infection rate.
Malware droppers continued to occupy a significant chunk across platforms.
In the macOS arena, the presence of adware swelled, diminishing trojans.

Q3, 2022-23

Ransomware takes the top spot in the macOS segment.
Malware Droppers occupied a significant chunk, followed by Injectors.
We witnessed significant malware assaults on Android devices.

Q2, 2022-23

The most recent numbers on ransomware and other malware.
There has been a significant spike in Android malware, although Windows
continues to be the most frequent choice.
Trojans serve as the most sophisticated form of malware across platforms.

Q1, 2022-23

RCE Attacks do not seem to stop
Threat actors are creating a furore with Ransomware
Droppers continue to reign

MSME Report FY 2021-22

The latest metrics on the threat intelligence, including ransomware and other malware.
Areas to focus on strengthen your business security posture.
A course of action to chuck off the efforts from the cybersecurity monsters and more.

Q4, 2021-22

Pan-India Infection Rate (IR) shot up by 7%.
Despite the colossal escalation of Android malware, Windows attacks rule the roost.
Malware droppers remained the top choice for attacks on macOS users.

Q3, 2021-22

The countrywide Infection Rate (IR) soars by 3%.
SMS based Trojan attacks on Indian Banking Users skyrockets.
Old vulnerabilities alongside the new ones rule the roost.

Q2, 2021-22

The pan-India infection rate (IR) has leapt further by 4%.
Windows users were found way more vulnerable than their Android counterparts.
Malware droppers topped the Windows malware chart.

Q1, 2021-22

A few Tier-2 cities have experienced more cyberattacks than most metros
Trojans have outsmarted other malware across platforms
A fake WhatsApp version dubbed WhatsAppPink duping netizens

Q4, 2020-21

The Infection Rate around the country surged by 5% by contrast to Q3,2020-21
Sarbloh ransomware with a political hactivist agenda surfaced all around the country
Veteran exploit EternalBlue still prevails due to the massive presence of dated Windows OS

Q3, 2020-21

The presence of Cryptominining skyrocketed alongside ransomware attacks across Enterprises
The visibility of Trojans was significantly higher in contrast to Adware on the Android space
K7 Labs noticed a significant influx of EvilQuest ransomware on the macOS platform

Q2, 2020-21

Threat actors leveraged old malware and vulnerabilities to outdo all the defence mechanisms
Joker and BlackRock trojans managed to blight a vast number of Android devices
Unlike the Windows or Android platforms, the attacks on macOS have waned

Q1, 2020-21

A series of new malware families surfaced on the K7ETI telemetry
Android Banking Trojans such as Cerberus, Ginp and Anubis ruled the roost
SMiShing attacks on countrywide Users spiked at an astounding rate