Trend Micro’s newly released “2025 Cyber-Risk Report” paints stark picture of India’s threat landscape. Leveraging telemetry from 850,000 sensors and three trillion daily threat queries, the study finds that India has vaulted into the world’s top three targets across every major attack vector, with adversaries weaponizing generative-AI to automate phishing, create deep-fakes and mutate malware…
In a move to enhance consumer safeguards and curb potential abuses in online banking, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced draft guidelines that prohibit banks from displaying third-party products on their digital platforms while mandating explicit customer approval and robust risk assessments. Unveiled on July 22, 2025, as part of the “Digital Banking…
In a move aimed at curbing identity fraud and enhancing security in Aadhaar-based banking transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a fresh compliance framework for Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) operators. The new norms, issued via circular on 27 June 2025, will come into effect from 1 January 2026. Under the new…
India’s cybersecurity establishment is entering a new phase of urgency, as AI-fueled cyber threats escalate in volume and complexity. A recent Rapid7 panel featuring top CISOs from sectors like finance, telecom and public infrastructure revealed growing concerns around deepfakes, autonomous malware and adversarial AI, which are quickly outpacing traditional defence systems. Executives from Indian organizations…
Cybercriminals are exploiting Google’s AI tool, Gemini, in a sophisticated scam that hides malicious instructions within emails, tricking users into revealing passwords and sensitive information. This “invisible” threat, which leverages prompt injection techniques, underscores the vulnerabilities in AI-integrated email systems. Based on recent analyses from cybersecurity experts and reports, here’s a detailed rehash of the…
A new report by Fortinet and IDC paints a sobering picture of India’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, driven by the rise of AI-enabled attacks and a growing gap between risk and readiness. The study based on responses from 550 IT and security leaders across 11 Asia-Pacific markets, including India highlights a shift in the nature,…
In an era marked by accelerating technological disruption, climate-related shocks and intricate global financial linkages, risk management has emerged as the linchpin of India’s financial stability. That mandate finds its champions in two RBI Deputy Governors – Mr. M. Rajeshwar Rao and Mr. Swaminathan J. – whose recent interventions signal a paradigm shift toward anticipatory…
In a compelling address at the College of Agricultural Banking (CAB) in Pune, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Shri Swaminathan J urged directors of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) to prioritize robust governance, effective risk management, and responsible technology adoption to safeguard depositor trust and ensure long-term resilience. Delivered on July 11, 2025, during…
Zscaler’s newly released global survey, “Unlock theResilience Factor: Why Resilient by Design Is the Next Cyber-Security Imperative,” delivers an unvarnished look at how Indian organisations perceive and actually practise cyber-resilience. Conducted by Sapio Research in December 2024, the study gathered the views of 1,700 IT decision-makers across 12 countries (150 respondents from India), all from…
India grappled with an unprecedented wave of cyber fraud in 2024, recording over 36 lakh incidents that drained victims of Rs 22,845 crore a staggering 206% increase from the Rs 7,465 crore lost the previous year. This surge, detailed in government data shared with Parliament, underscores the growing sophistication of cybercriminals and the urgent need…
