Cybersecurity
Threats, zero-trust, compliance, and CISO news.

India Faces AI‑Driven Phishing, Ransomware, and IoT Threats, Microsoft Report Shows
India's digital life is thriving, but cyber threats are surging—AI‑powered phishing, ransomware, credential stuffing, and IoT breaches now target everyday users. Stay alert, secure accounts, and verify every link.

AI Assistants in Indian Consumer Devices Pose Hidden Risks to SMEs
India’s small retailers are riding a wave of AI‑powered gadgets, but a hidden flaw in voice assistants can leak customer data and disrupt cash flow. Protecting these devices is now urgent.

At Grade 8, Abdullah Kidwai Is Already Building for a Safer Internet
Abdullah Kidwai is a Grade 8 student at Amity International School and the founder and developer of CyberShield AI. His interests include cybersecurity, technology and digital-safety awareness.

India Warns of Password Collapse as AI and Deepfakes Threaten Security
AI can now write convincing phishing messages, imitate voices and accelerate cyberattacks. At the same time, passkeys are pushing the internet toward a future where users may no longer need passwords at all.
RBI’s new UPI fee forces AI fraud tools to shield small merchants
RBI’s new 0.4% merchant‑discount‑rate on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 forces small sellers to juggle rising costs and evolving AI‑driven fraud defenses, threatening their survival in India’s digital economy.
Six Emerging Cyber Threats Targeting Indian BFSI as Office Leasing Booms – 2026 Defense Playbook
Mumbai’s gleaming towers hide a cyber threat: smart building IoT devices become Trojan horses, letting attackers breach bank networks from HVAC to access controls today.

Cybersecurity in the 6G Era: Five Threats Indian Enterprises Must Guard Against Right Now
India's 6G rollout promises ultra‑fast, low‑latency connectivity, but also expands the attack surface, turning every new device into a potential breach point for critical sectors, demanding zero‑trust architectures and quantum‑ready defenses.
Indian Startups Face Growing Cybersecurity Threats in 2026
Indian startups face growing cybersecurity threats in 2026, with 18 startups raising over $1.08 billion in funding between June 22 and June 27, 2026

India's Financial Sector Seeks Enhanced Cybersecurity Amid Rapid Digital Payments Growth
India's financial sector is bolstering its cybersecurity defenses amid growing threats from AI-enabled attacks

Indian Tech Sector Embraces AI-Powered Cybersecurity to Stay Ahead of Evolving Threats
AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity, with tech giants leading the charge. What does this mean for India's tech ecosystem?
Vulnerabilities in Plain Sight: The Alarming State of Website Security
Millions of websites are at risk due to recently patched WordPress bugs, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures
🔥 TrendingCERT-In Cracks Down on AI Breaches: 6-Hour Reporting Mandate Now Applies to Personal Data Processing AI Systems
CERT-In has extended its 6-hour breach reporting mandate to AI systems handling personal data, requiring covered entities to maintain security logs and designate a point of contact.
