Resecurity has identified a spike of malicious cyber activity targeting the election in India, which is supported by multiple independent hacktivist groups who arrange cyber-attacks and publication of stolen personal identifiable information (PII) belonging to Indian citizens on the Dark Web.

India, with a population of over 1.4 billion and a GDP of over 3.417 trillion USD, has become a prime target for cyberattacks during its general elections scheduled between 19 April and 1 June 2024.

Multiple independent hacktivist groups are targeting India’s elections with influence and public opinion manipulation campaigns, Resecurity reports. The campaigns are designed to sway voters’ opinions and undermine trust in the democratic process. Attackers have also defaced websites and leaked data to launch influence campaigns against India’s government leaders, said researchers.