India, July 26 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing the effectiveness of ransomware attacks in India by making phishing, impersonation and credential theft campaigns more convincing, according to Proofpoint's 2026 AI-Era Ransomware Report.

The global study found that 62% of Indian organisations that experienced ransomware incidents said AI made the attacks more effective, highlighting how cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting people rather than technical vulnerabilities. The findings are based on a survey of 953 cybersecurity professionals across 12 countries, conducted between March and April 2026.

The report found that ransomware campaigns continue to rely heavily on social engineering.

Among Indian respondents:

The st...