Cybersecurity

By Neena Sachdeva , 10 May 2026

M Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), has urged Indian banks to significantly strengthen cyber security frameworks and operational resilience amid growing concerns over emerging artificial intelligence-driven threats. Speaking at an Indian Banks' Association conference on risk management in Mumbai, Nagaraju warned that advanced AI models such as Anthropic Mythos could create serious vulnerabilities for the banking ecosystem if publicly deployed without adequate safeguards.

By Keshav Sharma , 4 May 2026

India’s public sector banks are preparing to significantly increase technology investments to counter emerging cybersecurity risks linked to advanced artificial intelligence tools such as Claude Mythos AI. Concerns over the tool’s ability to identify and exploit system vulnerabilities have prompted banks to reassess digital defenses. Punjab & Sind Bank CEO Swarup Kumar Saha confirmed plans to boost IT spending to safeguard customer data and financial systems.