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Cyber warfare: How hackers can turn smart devices into weapons

Cyber warfare: How hackers can turn smart devices into weapons

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India's cybersecurity agency CERT-In has warned that a hacking group called Crafty Falcon, linked to China, is using AI-driven tools to attack banks, non‑bank lenders, fintech firms and cryptocurrency exchanges. The group is reported to exploit holidays and periods of low monitoring to breach these financial institutions. CERT-In issued an advisory on Wednesday detailing the campaign and urging heightened vigilance across the sector.

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    From hacked refrigerators to vulnerable power grids, experts warn that India's internet-connected infrastructure could face serious cyber threats.

    — The Federal

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From hacked refrigerators to vulnerable power grids, experts warn that India's internet-connected infrastructure could face serious cyber threats.

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Cyber warfare: How hackers can turn smart devices into weapons

From hacked refrigerators to vulnerable power grids, experts warn that India's internet-connected infrastructure could face serious cyber threats.

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