Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Cyberattacks are becoming an increasingly serious issue in Sri Lanka, with the number of computer crime complaints rising sharply in 2025. According to the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT), over 5,400 cybercrime incidents have been reported so far this year.
The majority of cases involve social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, with nearly 90% linked to Facebook. A significant number also involve misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Common cybercrimes reported include malware attacks, data theft, phishing scams, and online financial fraud. With over seven million internet users in Sri Lanka, of which about 90% are active on social media, the risk...