India, April 14 -- The Seqrite India Cyber Threat Report captures a moment that feels like a turning point. What began as a physical strike quickly expanded into something quieter yet far more persistent. The February 28 US-Israel action against Iran did not just trigger missiles. It opened the door to a coordinated cyber escalation that moved faster than any traditional response and continued even when visibility dropped to near zero.

Iran's internet collapse to a fraction of its capacity might have suggested disruption. Instead, it revealed resilience. Cyber operations did not depend on active connectivity. They relied on preparation. Pre-planted access points, overseas infrastructure, and deeply embedded threat actors ensured that act...