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CERT-In flags China-Linked AI cyberattacks on Indian banks: Hackers exploit holidays, low-monitoring windows

CERT-In flags China-Linked AI cyberattacks on Indian banks: Hackers exploit holidays, low-monitoring windows

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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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  • center · 1 outlet

    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

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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.

Coverage arrived over 8 hours — first from The Federal, latest from The Morung Express.

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CERT-In flags China-Linked AI cyberattacks on Indian banks: Hackers exploit holidays, low-monitoring windows

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.

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