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CERT-In warns NBFCs and fintech firms of AI-driven attacks

CERT-In warns NBFCs and fintech firms of AI-driven attacks

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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT‑In) has issued a fresh warning to banks, non‑banking finance companies, fintech firms and other financial institutions after a sharp rise in cyber attacks that involve unauthorized fund transfers. The agency says threat actors are using an artificial‑intelligence‑powered campaign called “Crafty Falcon,” employing automated tools to target the sector. CERT‑In cautions that these AI‑driven attacks are escalating nationwide.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    The I4C has warned of AI-assisted attacks targeting banks, NBFCs and fintech firms, enabling criminals to manipulate fund disbursements and execute multi-crore frauds

    — The Federal

  • center · 3 outlets

    New Delhi, November 5 (IANS): The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a fresh warning to banks, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), fintech firms and other financial institutions following a rise in cyber attacks linked to unauthorised fund transfers.CERT-In said it had…

    — The Morung Express

  • right · 1 outlet

    India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has flagged AI-driven cyberattacks targeting banks, non-banking lenders, fintech firms and cryptocurrency exchanges by a hacking group called Crafty Falcon.

    — Livemint

RSS excerpt

An advisory from the government body said the AI-assisted financial threat is still active and warns BFSI entities to treat it as an “immediate and continuing threat”.

Coverage arrived over 48 hours — first from ABP Live, latest from The Morung Express.

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CERT-In warns NBFCs and fintech firms of AI-driven attacks

An advisory from the government body said the AI-assisted financial threat is still active and warns BFSI entities to treat it as an “immediate and continuing threat”.

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