#Cybersecurity

20 Financial Institutions Hit by Cyberattacks; CERT-In Issues Critical API Security Alert

Attackers allegedly used stolen bank credentials & weak payment APIs to move funds without completing customer verification and transaction checks. CERT-In has warned financial firms to strengthen authentication, payment monitoring & API control

Can AI Act Without Permissions? 7 Security Risks To Watch Out For

As AI models transition from generating text to executing real-world actions, businesses face unprecedented vulnerabilities. From prompt injection to DPDP Act compliance failures, understanding excessive agency is critical for enterprise securit

RBI's 5-Point Warning: Why a 24.6% Bank Buffer Might Not Save You

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirms India's financial system is surviving the West Asia crisis. But he warns that today's stability often breeds tomorrow's disaster. Explore the hidden AI, debt, and cyber risks threatening the global economy.

Bank of Baroda Names KM Salam as Deputy CISO in Major Cyber Push

K.M. Salam brings 18 years of Union Bank experience to his new role. He will lead Bank of Baroda's cyber defense after a major 1 TB data leak.

Why a Bank Fraud Detection System May Freeze Your Money Now

Behind every 3-second UPI payment or card swipe, modern risk engines analyze 2,000+ data points. Learn why entering your correct PIN might still trigger an instant 60-day account freeze under new RBI rules.

How AI & Biometrics Are Eradicating the Digital Wallet through Ambient Finance?

As the global fintech sector scales toward $652 billion by 2030, the transaction interface is vanishing. Inside the systemic shift toward zero-click payments, agentic AI, and the end of the manual checkout.

RBI Q-SAFE Committee Mandates Quantum-Proofing for Banks

As UPI transactions cross 241 billion annually, the RBI warns that India’s digital financial infrastructure must transition to post-quantum cryptography to prevent future systemic compromises.

Global Fintech Fest 2026: PM Modi Heralds the Era of Agentic AI & Global UPI

At the 7th Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, PM Narendra Modi declared the end of basic digitisation, urging the industry to pivot toward Agentic AI, tokenisation, and a globally interoperable UPI network.

AI in Indian Banking Sector: How AI Is Transforming Finance

The Department of Financial Services says scheduled commercial banks posted a record aggregate net profit of ₹3.50 lakh crore in FY2023-24, while PSBs posted ₹1.41 lakh crore, and PSB asset quality improved with gross NPA falling to 3.12%.

New TRAI 1600 Number Rule: How to Spot Genuine Bank Calls

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has introduced the mandatory 1600-series numbering for banks, insurers, and brokers. This vital step helps customers verify authentic financial calls, successfully stopping devastating scams and frauds.

The First AI Agent Cyberattack Has Changed Everything. Can Governments Keep AI Agents Under Control?

A hacking group told an AI it was doing legal security work. The AI believed it, broke into 30 organisations on its own, and left governments scrambling to catch up before the next attack happens.

AI-Powered Cyber Threats Surge as NETSCOUT Doubles DDoS Protection to 33 Tbps

NETSCOUT has doubled the DDoS mitigation capacity of its Arbor Cloud platform to 33 Tbps, aiming to strengthen protection against increasingly sophisticated AI-driven cyberattacks targeting enterprises and critical infrastructure worldwide.

AI Privacy in 2026: What Happens to Your Personal Data After You Hit Send?

AI chatbots can simplify resumes, medical reports and financial documents—but what happens to the information after you press send? Explore how AI privacy works, where risks begin and what India’s DPDP Rules mean for users.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Sol After a Government-Requested Delay

Sol, Terra and Luna. Behind OpenAI's new naming lies a bigger clue about which model you should actually trust with your hardest work, and it is not the one you think

DORA, PSD3 and EU Digital Identity Wallet Deadline: Is the BFSI Sector Ready?

DORA, PSD3 and the EU Digital Identity Wallet are set to reshape Europe’s BFSI sector by 2026. Banks, fintechs and payment firms must prepare for new rules.

Why PM Modi’s Meeting With Myanmar Leader, Min Aung Hlaing Matters for India’s Border Security?

India raised key security concerns during PM Modi’s meeting with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi. The two sides discussed the India-Myanmar border, movement of refugees, cyber fraud networks, trade links and regional connectivity.

Elastic Appoints Atul Ahuja as India Head to Drive AI-Led Growth

Elastic strengthens its India leadership as enterprises shift from AI experimentation to real-world deployment, focusing on data-driven applications.

India Technology Trends 2026: AI, UPI, Data Centres, Cybersecurity, Semiconductors & More

India's technology spending is growing at a compound annual rate of 13.4% through 2026, making it one of the fastest-growing tech markets in the Asia Pacific region. This is not just numbers on a paper.