Slaying the Cyber-Ravana: How Protegent Protects India Online
Every year, Dussehra reminds us of the eternal victory of good over evil. Ravana, with his ten heads, symbolized ten vices that had to be conquered. Today, in our digital world, a new Ravana stands tall—one made not of flesh and bone, but of code, malware, and cyber trickery.
This Cyber-Ravana has ten dangerous heads too—malware, ransomware, phishing, spyware, and more. Each one is constantly plotting to steal data, empty bank accounts, or simply disrupt lives. And just like Lord Ram needed arrows of precision to bring Ravana down, today we need a digital shield that can strike instantly and decisively.
That shield is Protegent. According to CERT-In, India saw over 2.4 million cyber incidents in 2022 alone, with threats like phishing, ransomware, and malware rising every year. A recent Nasscom report revealed that 43% of Indian businesses faced a ransomware attack in 2024, and phishing attempts related to UPI and digital wallets surged by 60%. Clearly, the “ten heads” of cyber-Ravana are alive and growing.
Here’s how they manifest — and how Protegent slays them one by one:
1. Malware (Viruses & Trojans): Corrupts your system, slows performance, and damages critical files. Trojans alone make up ~43% of malware detections. Many attacks target endpoints in states like Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi – TOI. In 2024, India faced approximately 370 million malware attacks, averaging 702 malware detections every minute. – MEDIANAMA
That’s one part of the digital Ravana breathing down your neck. Protegent Total Security‘s constantly updated malware engine means you’re protected every minute—no lag, no break.”
2. Ransomware: Locks your precious data and demands payment for release. 235,472 incidents in 2023, with many Indian orgs paying ransom rather than recovering via backups. Ransomware demands rising – BS. Over 235,000 businesses in India were hit by ransomware in 2023. Nearly 65% of affected organisations ended up paying the ransom rather than restoring from backups. With Protegent’s ransomware shield and backup capabilities, you can fight back without surrendering to demands.” – Business Standard & CRN – India.
3. Phishing Attacks: Fake emails, SMS, and websites trick you into revealing sensitive info. Phishing on collaboration tools jumped sharply. India is one of the most targeted globally. Many impersonation scams, fake WhatsApp/web portals, etc. – NDTV. “Phishing attacks aren’t distant threats — platforms like Microsoft Teams saw phishing incidents jump from 9% to over 30% just in the first half of 2025. Protegent filters, URL checkers, and real-time alerts keep those fake links from ever getting to your inbox.” – NDTV.
4. Spyware & Keyloggers: Secretly record your keystrokes, stealing passwords and financial data. India has been targeted using Pegasus spyware to monitor journalists, activists, and political figures – Wikipedia.
5. Botnets: Turns your device into part of a hacker’s zombie army. India detected over 369 million malware events between October 2023 and September 2024, which suggests widespread compromise and active threats – tripwire.com. Also, India now accounts for 28% of global mobile malware attacks, per Zscaler’s report – ET.
6. Identity Theft: Fraudsters misuse your Aadhaar, PAN, or banking details for scams. A report claimed that personal identifiable information (PII) belonging to Indian citizens, including Aadhaar numbers, shows up for sale on the dark web; one leak had ~400,000 records containing Aadhaar details. – resecurity.com
7. Data Leaks: Sensitive files exposed through weak points or insider misuse. Massive Aadhaar data breach reports: as many as 81.5 crore Indian Aadhaar records were claimed to be exposed on the dark web – Logix InfoSecurity. The “Top Data Breaches in India” list shows many government/private sector leaks in recent years – The Cyber Express.
8. Zero-Day Exploits: Attacks that bypass traditional antivirus protections. While precise public statistics on zero-day exploits in India are rare (because they remain unknown until discovered), trend reports indicate that attackers are increasingly utilising unknown or malformed threats and bypassing signature-based defences. For example, the India Cyber Threat Report 2025 notes a shift toward behaviour-based threat detection and more advanced malware types – Data Security Council of India (DSCI).
9. Malicious Websites: Drive-by downloads, fake shopping sites, and phishing portals. Fake/phishing sites are major vectors: phishing remains among the top attack vectors in India (in RBI reports, ~22% of incidents are phishing; compromised credentials ~16%) in recent years – The Cyber Express.
10. Insider Risks & Misuse: Employees or associates misusing access, intentionally or by mistake. According to some global insider threat data (which may include India), there were 1,995 insider threat incidents in 2024 globally, with each affected org seeing ~6.3 incidents – Syteca.
Also, India shows only 24% of organisations are well prepared for cyberattacks, suggesting many internal policies, audits, and controls are weak – jsis.washington.edu.
Why Protegent is the Perfect Arrow Against Cyber-Ravana
- On-the-spot action: Detects, isolates, and neutralizes threats instantly.
- Smarter protection: Goes beyond traditional antivirus with AI-powered behavior analysis.
- Always-on shield: Runs silently in the background without slowing your PC.
- Made for India: Specially designed to fight scams like fake UPI links, OTP frauds, payment app phishing, and local cybercrime patterns.
- Peace of mind: Whether you’re a student, working professional, or a business owner, Protegent ensures your digital life remains uninterrupted.
This Dussehra, as we celebrate the triumph of good over evil, let’s also defeat the “Cyber-Ravana” lurking in our devices. With Protegent Total Security as your digital bow and arrow, you can safeguard your data, identity, and peace of mind from every cyber demon.
Because true victory in the digital age is not just about slaying Ravana but ensuring he never returns.
