India saw 369 million cyber incidents in a year. Is it AI-ready? (opens the source in a new tab)
- Citing the Data Security Council of India, an ET commentary says 369 million security incidents were detected in 2024, about 702 a minute, with healthcare, hospitality and BFSI hit hardest. It flags a 42% shortage of skilled cyber staff and deepfakes used to beat KYC and money-laundering checks.
- The writer calls for a national AI Act that fixes algorithmic liability, a stronger AI Safety Institute able to test models used in India, and company rules on AI use, noting a global study where 57% of employees hid their AI use at work.
Why it matters India's banking and identity systems run on digital checks that AI fakes can now fool. Without trained people and clear liability, more detection alone will not stop the losses.
Other side Part of the jump may reflect better detection rather than more attacks. And strict rules too early could slow AI uptake in a country that already ranks low on adoption.