Financial Markets: Prime Targets in Cyber Warfare
Financial markets, particularly stock exchanges, are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyber adversaries, both during peacetime and in periods of geopolitical tension. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India exemplifies this vulnerability, facing a staggering 150 to 170 million cyberattacks daily. During ‘Operation Sindoor,’ NSE saw these attacks escalate to 400 million in a single…