Number of ransomware offences reported in India 2021, by leading state
In 2021, the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India reported the highest number of offences related to ransomware, with over 559 cases registered with the authorities. Overall, the country recorded 648 cases of ransomware offences that year. This category of cyber crime came under the purview of Section 66 of the Indian Penal Code.
