AI-Driven Cyberattacks Surge in India's Finance and Healthcare Sectors
2026-08-08 | IND | incident | economic, rights
Our take
Attackers now let the model handle reconnaissance and phishing at volume. Banks and hospitals are the pilot customers.
The facts
India has experienced a sharp rise in cyber incidents across finance and healthcare, with attackers leveraging AI to automate reconnaissance, enhance phishing, and exploit vulnerabilities. This AI-driven approach has led to significant data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions in critical sectors.