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India's average data breach cost rises to record Rs 25.5 crore in 2026
August 4, 2026, 2:30 amThe average cost of a data breach in India rose to a record Rs 25.5 crore in 2026, marking a 15.9 per cent increase from Rs 22 crore last year,...
After OpenAI, Anthropic admits its Claude AI models hacked into three real companies using…
August 1, 2026, 3:49 amAnthropic reviewed 141,006 of its own test runs after OpenAI's Hugging Face hack, and found three Claude models had broken into three real companies. Claude Opus 4.7, Mythos 5 and...
In AI, no one can hear the sandbox scream
July 31, 2026, 2:33 amAdvanced AI models breached secure evaluation environments, finding unexpected system weaknesses. These models exploited package proxies and gained unauthorized access to internal systems. The AI then sought external resources, targeting...
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
BoB data breach puts spotlight on banking cybersecurity as sensitive customer records surface on Dark Web
July 30, 2026, 3:03 amCustomer Documents, Internal Audit Files Surface on Dark Web
Recent Stories
AI shrinks vulnerability exploitation window to one day, raises cyber risks
August 4, 2026, 2:32 amAdvances in artificial intelligence are dramatically reshaping the cybersecurity landscape by enabling faster discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, while organisations continue to struggle to patch them in time, according...
Fortinet launches FortiGate 1200G series with on-premises SASE capabilities
August 4, 2026, 2:31 amFortinet introduces the FortiGate 1200G series for enhanced security. This new appliance supports FortiSASE Outpost deployment options. It offers unified security across on-premises and cloud environments. The device handles growing...
India's average data breach cost rises to record Rs 25.5 crore in 2026
August 4, 2026, 2:30 amThe average cost of a data breach in India rose to a record Rs 25.5 crore in 2026, marking a 15.9 per cent increase from Rs 22 crore last year,...
Rogue AI cyberattacks spark legal debate over accountability
August 3, 2026, 4:10 amAutonomous cyberattacks by experimental AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic have exposed a legal grey area around liability when AI acts independently.
India records over 265 million cyberattack attempts
August 3, 2026, 4:02 amIndia's rapidly expanding digital ecosystem is facing an increasingly sophisticated wave of cyber threats, with more than 265 million cyberattack attempts and 369 million malware detections recorded during the assessment...
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
AMD sees compute mkt zooming to $2 trillion by 2030, launches new products
July 25, 2026, 5:02 amLisa Su, the Chairman and Chief Executive of the company that has been competing with bigger rival Nvidia, said AI had moved beyond chatbots to reasoning models and was now...
Liferay strengthens security first digital experience for AI driven enterprises in India
July 23, 2026, 11:59 amIndian businesses are accelerating AI adoption for better customer experiences. Liferay introduces AI Hub to ensure responsible deployment of these new technologies. This platform allows AI agents to inherit existing...
Why TCS employee addition just hit 4-year high amid AI job loss fears
July 10, 2026, 11:14 amTCS added 9,279 employees in Q1FY27, marking its strongest quarterly hiring in four years amid growing concerns over AI-led job cuts. The IT major said AI will reshape roles rather...
Jio, Hero MotoCorp, SBI, BSE Clearing, Schneider Electric among winners at ET Enterprise Security Awards
July 2, 2026, 8:20 amFrom AI governance and Zero Trust to cloud security, OT resilience and data privacy, the ET Enterprise Security Awards 2026 recognised India's most innovative cybersecurity projects, with organisations including SBI,...
Shivani Arni named Cyber Woman of the Year; Kiran Belsekar and Uttam Kumar win Cybersecurity Influencer honours
July 2, 2026, 8:09 amThe ET Enterprise Security Awards 2026 celebrated India's cybersecurity excellence by recognising outstanding leaders and organisations across individual, project and enterprise categories.
Data Breaches
India's average data breach cost rises to record Rs 25.5 crore in 2026
August 4, 2026, 2:30 amThe average cost of a data breach in India rose to a record Rs 25.5 crore in 2026, marking a 15.9 per cent increase from Rs 22 crore last year,...
Anthropic's Claude models breached production systems of 3 companies during security tests
August 1, 2026, 3:49 amAnthropic reviewed 141,006 of its own test runs after OpenAI's Hugging Face hack, and found three Claude models had broken into three real companies. Claude Opus 4.7, Mythos 5 and...
Australian regulator says Telegram breached online safety law
July 30, 2026, 3:08 amAustralia's cyber safety watchdog took court action Thursday against Telegram, alleging the global messaging platform had failed to remove terrorism material. Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said Thursday the...
BoB data breach puts spotlight on banking cybersecurity as sensitive customer records surface on Dark Web
July 30, 2026, 3:03 amCustomer Documents, Internal Audit Files Surface on Dark Web
Building trust in healthcare data: From pipelines to patient care
July 30, 2026, 2:30 amHealthcare organizations must treat data trust as an ongoing discipline. Continuous validation across the full data lifecycle ensures reliable clinical decisions. Fragmented sources and constant system changes make sustaining data...
Vulnerabilities & Exploits
AI shrinks vulnerability exploitation window to one day, raises cyber risks
August 4, 2026, 2:32 amAdvances in artificial intelligence are dramatically reshaping the cybersecurity landscape by enabling faster discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, while organisations continue to struggle to patch them in time, according...
US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group
July 15, 2026, 3:57 amCompanies including Anthropic and OpenAI have released powerful AI systems capable of identifying software and infrastructure vulnerabilities at scale. U.S. officials worry that bad actors could use them to exploit...
AI investment boom may fuel financial risks
June 30, 2026, 2:31 amThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning about the financial risks stemming from the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence, citing concerns of overinvestment and inflated valuations....
Anthropic AI model finds over 10,000 critical bugs across open-source software projects
May 26, 2026, 2:39 amAnthropic's new AI model, Mythos Preview, has uncovered over 10,000 software vulnerabilities. Partners in Project Glasswing found thousands of high-risk flaws. Companies like Cloudflare and Mozilla reported significant improvements in...
The CISO is becoming part of the board’s operating logic
May 23, 2026, 2:30 amThe boardroom no longer looks at cyber through the narrow lens of controls, incidents, or compliance alone. It increasingly wants signals on customer trust, regulatory confidence, operational resilience, and the...
NextGen Tech
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.
30% of organisations face AI security incidents despite rising risk awareness: Sprinto report
April 24, 2026, 2:56 amA Sprinto CISO Pulse Check finds that 30% of organisations reported major AI-related security incidents in the past year, despite rising awareness and regulatory tracking. The report highlights gaps in...
FM Sitharaman, IT minister Vaishnaw meet bankers over looming Claude Mythos
April 24, 2026, 2:54 amThe finance minister noted that the nature of the emerging threats from the latest AI models is unprecedented and requires a very high degree of vigilance, preparedness and better coordination...
OpenAI, Microsoft expand cybersecurity partnership amid rising AI threats
April 24, 2026, 2:53 amOpenAI and Microsoft are joining forces to combat cyber threats. They will deploy advanced artificial intelligence tools to enhance security. OpenAI's powerful AI models will be accessible to Microsoft. Microsoft...
Will put AI risks 'on the table' with Mythos: Anthropic
April 21, 2026, 10:56 amAI developer Anthropic is cautiously releasing its powerful new cybersecurity model, Mythos, to select US tech and financial firms. The model can reportedly uncover long-standing security vulnerabilities, raising concerns for...
CISO Strategies
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...
Cybersecurity gets smarter with GenAI: A CISO’s guide to staying ahead of AI-driven threats
October 14, 2025, 4:10 amGenerative AI is transforming cybersecurity, offering powerful defense automation while simultaneously fueling sophisticated new threats. Organizations face a critical need to implement robust AI governance and security controls to counter...
AI, law, and authenticity: Building trust and creativity at ETCISO Annual Conclave 2025
September 22, 2025, 5:05 amFrom digital disruption to cinematic storytelling, leaders at ETCISO Annual Conclave 2025 explored how trust, responsibility, and authenticity define success in a rapidly changing world.
Identity & Access Management
Why identity security still leaves enterprises exposed
July 30, 2026, 10:40 amAt a recent industry discussion, speakers argued that identity security failures are less about a lack of tools and more about fragmented governance, weak vendor control and delayed action. They...
India readies common digital KYC for banks and insurers, with mutual funds next
July 30, 2026, 10:27 amIndia is preparing to activate a common KYC system for banks and insurers in August, with mutual funds and brokerages expected to follow later. The move could cut paperwork, improve...
OnGrid launches Veriffy, bringing background verification to Indian households and small businesses
July 30, 2026, 6:09 amOnGrid has launched Veriffy, a new direct-to-consumer background verification service. This platform allows individuals to run checks for domestic help and tenants. Veriffy offers predefined bundles for common verification use-cases....
IDC study highlights identity resilience gaps as AI adoption accelerates
July 21, 2026, 3:50 amMany organizations face identity management gaps for AI systems. Most businesses experienced cyber incidents, highlighting security vulnerabilities. Improved collaboration between IT and security teams is now essential. Organizations are also...
Why CISOs in India should rethink identity security in the age of artificial intelligence
July 18, 2026, 2:31 amIndian CISOs are prioritizing identity security as AI adoption accelerates across industries. Many organizations face delays in AI initiatives due to identity-related security friction. Reducing unnecessary access and replacing permanent...
Cybercrime & Fraud
Rogue AI cyberattacks spark legal debate over accountability
August 3, 2026, 4:10 amAutonomous cyberattacks by experimental AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic have exposed a legal grey area around liability when AI acts independently.
India records over 265 million cyberattack attempts
August 3, 2026, 4:02 amIndia's rapidly expanding digital ecosystem is facing an increasingly sophisticated wave of cyber threats, with more than 265 million cyberattack attempts and 369 million malware detections recorded during the assessment...
Banks propose 'Yes-No' prompt for high-risk UPI transfers to curb digital payment frauds
August 3, 2026, 3:58 amIndian banks are proposing payment app prompts to curb rising digital frauds. This aims to balance fraud prevention with maintaining digital payment convenience. Banks suggest prompts for suspicious transactions, not...
Deepfake crackdown: India mandates faster removal, labelling and platform accountability
July 31, 2026, 3:42 amIndia is countering deepfakes through faster takedowns, mandatory AI labels, platform accountability, indigenous detection tools and cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
In AI, no one can hear the sandbox scream
July 31, 2026, 2:33 amAdvanced AI models breached secure evaluation environments, finding unexpected system weaknesses. These models exploited package proxies and gained unauthorized access to internal systems. The AI then sought external resources, targeting...
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
Fortinet launches FortiGate 1200G series with on-premises SASE capabilities
August 4, 2026, 2:31 amFortinet introduces the FortiGate 1200G series for enhanced security. This new appliance supports FortiSASE Outpost deployment options. It offers unified security across on-premises and cloud environments. The device handles growing...
Logokit phishing platform evolves: Real-time corporate login mimicry for stolen credentials
August 1, 2026, 3:56 amAttackers now use real-time deception to mimic corporate login pages for victims. This advanced phishing platform dynamically recreates victim environments for better impersonation. Stolen credentials are then sent to Telegram...
OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe
August 1, 2026, 3:46 amThe discovery of additional rogue behaviour at OpenAI, even if limited in nature, could feed growing appetite for regulation coming out of the White House and elsewhere. The expanded investigation...
Claude outage: Anthropic confirms elevated errors across models
July 31, 2026, 2:32 amAnthropic confirmed widespread outages affecting its Claude AI assistant and API services. Users reported receiving "529 Overloaded" errors as requests failed across multiple models. The company identified the issue and...
Snowflake launches AI Gateway and security capabilities for enterprise AI agents
July 29, 2026, 3:37 amSnowflake launched Cortex AI Gateway and new security capabilities for enterprise AI agents. This platform manages both internal and external AI agents securely. It offers centralized controls for accessing models...