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How to prioritize access risk and build a smarter framework to manage the risks
November 5, 2026, 2:35 amIn India, companies grapple with the complex task of managing privileged access across human, machine, and AI identities. The rise of AI agents has compounded these challenges, leading many organizations...
Audit-ready cybersecurity for India Inc: Operationalising DPDP in an AI threat era
November 4, 2026, 2:41 amAs India implements the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, organizations face tighter compliance timelines and increased regulatory expectations. Many organizations have yet to implement foundational data governance practices essential for...
How CISOs can secure agentic commerce and prevent abuse
November 3, 2026, 2:30 amIn the realm of agentic commerce, organizations are allowing AI agents to engage dynamically in purchasing journeys. Cybersecurity leaders need to grasp these developments to combat fraud and safeguard data....
AI Agents Are the New Insider Threat: Is Your SaaS Stack Ready?
November 2, 2026, 2:30 amAs AI agents become embedded in enterprise software, organizations face significant risks associated with identity-related breaches. Many companies have not adapted their governance models to address these non-human identities effectively....
How runtime controls shield sensitive data from potential unauthorized threats
October 31, 2026, 2:34 amAI agents are becoming essential for booking services, but security remains a pressing concern. Sensitive data, like passport numbers, should not be held by these agents during tasks. Instead, stand-in...
Recent Stories
Tencent rolls out AI model trained with limited cybersecurity data amid hacking fears
November 5, 2026, 2:51 amTencent has launched Hy4, a new open-source model aimed at reducing risks associated with cyberattacks. The model was trained using limited cybersecurity data focused on defensive content. This rollout responds...
UK braces for AI-driven cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028
November 5, 2026, 2:49 amUnited Kingdom's cyber chief predicts that AI-powered cyberattacks will target critical infrastructure by 2028. Criminals and state actors, including China and Russia, are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence in cyber operations....
RBI intensifies scrutiny on banks amid rising cyber fraud incidents involving AI and vulnerabilities
November 5, 2026, 2:43 amGrowing cyber incidents have prompted heightened scrutiny of Indian banks and fintech companies regarding their cybersecurity measures. The Reserve Bank of India and cybersecurity agencies issued warnings about a rise...
How to prioritize access risk and build a smarter framework to manage the risks
November 5, 2026, 2:35 amIn India, companies grapple with the complex task of managing privileged access across human, machine, and AI identities. The rise of AI agents has compounded these challenges, leading many organizations...
GitLab adds security and governance controls for AI-driven software development
November 5, 2026, 2:30 amGitLab introduces innovative tools for AI-driven software development that enhance workflow automation and security measures. These advancements are tailored for organizations to efficiently manage AI-generated code through its lifecycle. With...
CISO Movement
Mrinmoy Dey joins Incred Finance as CISO
July 30, 2026, 8:12 amThe cybersecurity leader comes with more than 21 years of of rich experience
My prediction for 2026: The shift to “Machine-Speed Defense”
January 5, 2026, 3:51 amIn 2026, the ‘Human-in-the-Loop’ security model will finally break. As offensive AI agents begin to exploit vulnerabilities in milliseconds, human defenders simply won’t be fast enough to react. We will...
Navigating DPDP: Policy debate or execution challenge?
January 1, 2026, 3:57 amAs CISOs and enterprises adapt to a new set of standards, the bigger question is not about compliance but about how to achieve more.
Nantha Ramalingam to lead cybersecurity at Albertsons (India)
November 14, 2025, 5:16 amNantha Ramalingam joins the US-based retailer from Dyson and will lead cybersecurity and security engineering strategy for the company’s India operations.
Sridhar Govardhan joins Angel One as Group CISO
October 4, 2025, 3:34 amAngel One Limited has appointed Sridhar Govardhan as Group Chief Information Security Officer, leveraging his 25 years of cybersecurity expertise from CoinDCX, Flipkart, and Wipro. He will enhance Angel One’s...
Corporate
Audit-ready cybersecurity for India Inc: Operationalising DPDP in an AI threat era
November 4, 2026, 2:41 amAs India implements the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, organizations face tighter compliance timelines and increased regulatory expectations. Many organizations have yet to implement foundational data governance practices essential for...
BoB ups cyber defences after attack, sees tech spend topping normal thresholds
November 2, 2026, 2:31 amFollowing a 2026 cybersecurity breach involving an employee's compromised email, Bank of Baroda is enhancing its cybersecurity measures. The bank plans to allocate over ten percent of its operating profit...
Cybersecurity skills shortages cited as a leading cause of breaches
October 30, 2026, 2:44 amA significant skills gap in cybersecurity contributes to rising incidents of security breaches, with financial costs increasing. Many organisations struggle to fill senior-level cybersecurity roles, despite recognizing the pressing need....
Protectt.ai picks up majority stake in AIShield
October 29, 2026, 2:32 amProtectt.ai Labs Pvt Ltd has announced a strategic investment in AIShield, which is now independent. This investment will allow AIShield to enhance its capabilities in AI security and mobile application...
Regional rural banks to set up cybersecurity centres, develop threat intel
October 28, 2026, 3:03 amRegional rural banks are set to improve their cyber security through the establishment of cyber security operations centres. They will also develop capabilities for vulnerability assessments and incident response as...
Data Breaches
Singapore Airlines reports 46,000 booking records compromised by Amadeus incident
November 4, 2026, 2:54 amSingapore Airlines has disclosed a cybersecurity breach linked to Amadeus that has jeopardized around 46,000 booking records. Exposed data potentially includes customer names and travel plans. While Amadeus acknowledges the...
Nvidia Brev platform faced cyberattack, potential data exposure reported to users
November 3, 2026, 2:40 amNvidia confirmed a security breach affecting its Brev cloud development platform between October 4 and October 20, 2026. The company launched an internal investigation after detecting unauthorized activity on its...
AU Small Finance Bank hit by a likely breach of 'limited' data
October 31, 2026, 2:32 amAU Small Finance Bank has reported a potential breach involving customer data from a third-party software platform. The data breach is believed to involve limited data from vehicle-loan customers and...
Leak website releases data on tens of thousands of DHS employees
October 30, 2026, 2:31 amThe nonprofit group Distributed Denial of Secrets released data concerning more than 40,000 DHS employees. The leaked information includes names, phone numbers, and job details from various DHS agencies. This...
Three South Korean financial firms including Bithumb report data breaches
October 28, 2026, 3:00 amIn a concerning development, three notable financial institutions in South Korea, including Bithumb and Daishin Securities, have confirmed recent breaches of their data security systems. Bithumb acknowledged that its mobile...
Vulnerabilities & Exploits
Tencent rolls out AI model trained with limited cybersecurity data amid hacking fears
November 5, 2026, 2:51 amTencent has launched Hy4, a new open-source model aimed at reducing risks associated with cyberattacks. The model was trained using limited cybersecurity data focused on defensive content. This rollout responds...
UK braces for AI-driven cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028
November 5, 2026, 2:49 amUnited Kingdom's cyber chief predicts that AI-powered cyberattacks will target critical infrastructure by 2028. Criminals and state actors, including China and Russia, are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence in cyber operations....
GitLab adds security and governance controls for AI-driven software development
November 5, 2026, 2:30 amGitLab introduces innovative tools for AI-driven software development that enhance workflow automation and security measures. These advancements are tailored for organizations to efficiently manage AI-generated code through its lifecycle. With...
Apple sends AI warning, tells it is not immune to attacks by AI Agents
November 4, 2026, 10:34 amApple has sounded the alarm over the unpredictable nature of autonomous AI agents, warning that these systems could gain unauthorized access and perform risky transactions, which poses significant security threats....
CERT-In gets Mythos access; to assess its use in measured manner
November 4, 2026, 2:47 amIndia's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, will utilize Anthropic's Mythos AI model cautiously to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities. The agency aims to identify cyber vulnerabilities and improve responses to emerging threats. Access...
NextGen Tech
87% of organisations face threat-related incidents, preparedness gaps persist: McKinsey
November 4, 2026, 10:28 amAround 87 per cent of organisations experienced at least one threat-related incident in the 24 months preceding a survey, but many remain inadequately prepared to deal with risks beyond conventional...
CrowdStrike, Dynatrace join forces to disrupt legacy SIEM and observability
November 4, 2026, 10:25 amThe collaboration focuses on providing unified visibility to security teams while minimizing reliance on legacy systems. Customers can expect improved operational efficiencies as organizations transition to more autonomous operations through...
Kaspersky identifies vulnerabilities in barcode scanners, posing potential threat for the warehouse industry
November 4, 2026, 10:23 amThe lack of proper authentication between barcode scanners and base stations could lead to major cyber threats and disruptions. To mitigate these risks, Kaspersky advocates for implementing device validation and...
Beyond cybersecurity: Why enterprise trust is emerging as a c-suite priority
November 4, 2026, 10:10 amWith rising challenges and risks, strong oversight is crucial. The CTrO plays a pivotal role in ensuring that stakeholder commitments are met, fostering collaboration among security, legal, and compliance teams...
Why is RBI worried about Anthropic’s Mythos, and what does it mean for banks?
April 24, 2026, 2:59 amAs Anthropic’s Mythos raises the prospect of faster, AI-driven cyberattacks, the Reserve Bank of India and global regulators are stepping up scrutiny of risks to the banking system.
CISO Strategies
Cyber risks: Banks working on coordinated response
November 4, 2026, 10:30 amThe Indian Banks' Association has launched a structured alert system to boost response times effectively. Moreover, an industry sandbox dedicated to testing artificial intelligence practices is underway, ensuring regulatory compliance...
10 Cybersecurity lessons for CISOs
August 15, 2026, 4:58 amAs India enters its 80th Independence year, digital independence is becoming as much about securing data, identity, infrastructure and AI as protecting borders. For CISOs, the next chapter demands resilience,...
India records 265 million cyber attacks; Seqrite releases the India cyber threat report 2026
December 11, 2025, 3:37 amSeqrite’s India cyber threat report 2026 outlines cyber threats observed between October 2024 and September 2025, including high volumes of malware, ransomware, and network exploits across regions and key sectors....
In 2026, AI to the rescue of the CISOs to strengthen the enterprise defense against cyber threats
December 11, 2025, 12:35 amIndian businesses will boost IT spending in 2026, focusing on AI and data centers. Cybercrime will evolve with AI agents and dark AI tools. However, AI will also help close...
The human factor: The one threat CISOs can’t patch
November 19, 2025, 3:35 am“The Human Factor” is the cyber threat no firewall can block. From AI-powered scams to everyday mistakes, here is why people, not machines, remain the most unpredictable risk and how...
Identity & Access Management
How to prioritize access risk and build a smarter framework to manage the risks
November 5, 2026, 2:35 amIn India, companies grapple with the complex task of managing privileged access across human, machine, and AI identities. The rise of AI agents has compounded these challenges, leading many organizations...
How CISOs can secure agentic commerce and prevent abuse
November 3, 2026, 2:30 amIn the realm of agentic commerce, organizations are allowing AI agents to engage dynamically in purchasing journeys. Cybersecurity leaders need to grasp these developments to combat fraud and safeguard data....
AI Agents Are the New Insider Threat: Is Your SaaS Stack Ready?
November 2, 2026, 2:30 amAs AI agents become embedded in enterprise software, organizations face significant risks associated with identity-related breaches. Many companies have not adapted their governance models to address these non-human identities effectively....
How runtime controls shield sensitive data from potential unauthorized threats
October 31, 2026, 2:34 amAI agents are becoming essential for booking services, but security remains a pressing concern. Sensitive data, like passport numbers, should not be held by these agents during tasks. Instead, stand-in...
Proofpoint extends insider risk investigations to AI communications and Microsoft 365
October 28, 2026, 2:51 amProofpoint has unveiled advanced features aimed at bolstering security investigations through integration with Microsoft 365 and artificial intelligence. Key additions like Prism Investigator and Human Communications Intelligence agents are designed...
Cybercrime & Fraud
RBI intensifies scrutiny on banks amid rising cyber fraud incidents involving AI and vulnerabilities
November 5, 2026, 2:43 amGrowing cyber incidents have prompted heightened scrutiny of Indian banks and fintech companies regarding their cybersecurity measures. The Reserve Bank of India and cybersecurity agencies issued warnings about a rise...
IBA working on cyber incidents info sharing, countering frontier AI model-led attacks
November 4, 2026, 2:57 amC S Setty, Chairman of SBI, emphasized cybersecurity as a significant concern for the banking sector. The Indian Banks Association is developing a system for improved information sharing among banks...
Binance sees outflows stabilising as exchange returns online after $6.3 billion heist
November 2, 2026, 2:33 amBinance has experienced $3.64 billion in withdrawals following a major security breach during the previous week. The platform's breach led to over $6.3 billion being stolen by a North Korean...
AI-powered cyberattacks siphon ₹300 crore from small NBFCs in two months
October 30, 2026, 2:32 amRecent cyberattacks have inflicted an estimated loss of ₹300 crore on Indian NBFC, with around 150 fraud cases reported. Focus has shifted towards identifying Chinese hacking platforms and AI toolkit...
Norway reports sharp rise in 'successful' cyberattacks
October 29, 2026, 2:31 amNorway's National Security Authority has reported a staggering rise in successful cyberattacks, with incidents tripling last year. Among the most alarming cases, a municipality in Oslo faced severe data theft...
GRC
Japan delays cybersecurity bill amid political uncertainties
November 4, 2024, 8:17 amDespite an expert panel issuing an interim report on strengthening cybersecurity in August, progress stalled when former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida decided not to seek re-election within the Liberal Democratic...
Temu to be investigated by EU tech regulators over sale of illegal products
November 1, 2024, 5:21 amThe European Commission launched its probe under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires very large online platforms such as Temu to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content...
Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers
October 24, 2024, 5:50 amThe latest IT security guidelines from the Digital Policy Office have many civil servants complaining about added inconvenience.
MHA issues advisory to create 'Special Wing of Cyber Commandos' in all states to counter cyber threats
October 24, 2024, 5:41 amIn the past week, Indian airlines have received more than 100 hoax bomb threats resulting in inconvenience to passengers and monetary loss to the airlines . Most of the threats...
India, US, Australia and Japan announce continuation of Quad Cyber Challenge
October 22, 2024, 5:20 amIndia, the US, Australia and Japan have announced the continuation of the Quad Cyber Challenge for strengthening responsible cyber ecosystems, promoting public resources, and raising cybersecurity awareness.
OT Security
Ambarish Kumar Singh, CISO & DPO, Godrej Enterprises Group on how IT-OT convergence is redefining security
October 15, 2026, 2:30 amIn this conversation, Ambarish Kumar Singh, CISO & DPO, Godrej Enterprises Group examines the realities of securing a connected industrial enterprise, legacy infrastructure and building risk- based controls, AI-led defence,...
55% of Indian industrial firms see cybersecurity as major growth obstacle
September 29, 2026, 2:32 amA global study found that over half of Indian industrial organisations see cybersecurity as a significant growth barrier. As manufacturers adopt AI and expand operational data usage, new cybersecurity risks...
OT security cannot follow an IT playbook when cyber risk can stop production and endanger safety
September 14, 2026, 9:33 amSpeaking during the “Cyber-Physical Trust: Securing OT, Infrastructure & Connected Operations” trilogue at the 9th ETCISO Annual Conclave 2026, security leaders from TVS Motor Company, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and SOCRadar...
DefenXee launches SCADAHawk: Bringing a new approach to OT cybersecurity
September 8, 2026, 11:22 amDefenXee introduces SCADAHawk, an Indian OT CTEM platform for industrial cybersecurity. This platform helps organizations manage cyber exposures across their operational technology environments. SCADAHawk connects technical findings with operational criticality...
What the CEA's 2026 Cyber Security Regulations mean for the power sector
August 28, 2026, 2:30 amThe introduction of new regulations is poised to significantly strengthen cyber security within India's power industry. These guidelines promote accountability throughout the energy ecosystem and in supply chains. With a...