India Tops Global Malware Infection Chart, Ranks 8th in Cyber Threat Exposure: Microsoft Report

India has emerged as the top target for Lumma Stealer malware, with over 44,000 infected Windows devices between March and May 2025, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report. The country ranks eighth globally in overall cyber threat exposure, facing rising identity-based attacks and infiltration by North Korean IT operatives.

Hyderabad: India has emerged as the most affected country by a prolific malware strain while ranking eighth globally in overall cyber threat exposure, according to Microsoft ‘s Digital Defense Report 2025 released on Thursday.

The comprehensive report, which analyzes over 100 trillion daily security signals from across the globe, reveals that India recorded 44,197 Windows devices infected by Lumma Stealer malware between March 16 and May 16, 2025, th