Threat Intelligence , AI/ML India’s cybersecurity watchdog warns of AI-driven cyber threats April 30, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) India's cybersecurity watchdog, CERT-In, has issued a stark warning regarding the evolving nature of modern cyber threats, particularly those amplified by artificial intelligence. The advisory highlights how advanced AI technologies are rapidly transforming the threat landscape, making cyberattacks more accessible, faster, and scalable, even for individuals with limited technical expertise. This development poses a significant risk, especially to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which often have less robust security infrastructures, with further coverage provided by The Cyber Express. CERT-In's advisory details how AI is shifting cybercrime from manual intrusion to automated, large-scale attacks. AI systems can now autonomously scan code, identify zero-day vulnerabilities in seconds, and chain multiple exploits together to compromise entire networks. This capability, once exclusive to highly skilled hackers or state actors, is becoming increasingly accessible, lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals. MSMEs are identified as prime targets due to their limited resources and weaker security frameworks, making them disproportionately vulnerable to data theft, operational disruptions, and ransomware. The watchdog recommends immediate improvements in security posture, including deploying robust threat detection systems, continuous network monitoring, prompt patch management, and maintaining comprehensive system logs to enhance resilience against these AI-powered threats. Source: The Cyber Express An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related Threat Intelligence Austrian and Albanian authorities dismantle €50 million cryptocurrency fraud ring SC Staff April 30, 2026 The criminal ring operated sophisticated call centers in Tirana, Albania, employing up to 450 individuals across various departments. Threat Intelligence Federal charges filed against teen hacker allegedly part of Scattered Spider SC Staff April 30, 2026 BleepingComputer reports that teen hacker "Bouquet," who is suspected to be part of the Scattered Spider hacking collective, has been charged by the U.S. with several crimes linked to large-scale extortion schemes targeting companies worldwide. Ransomware KryBit retaliates against 0APT with extensive data leak SC Staff April 30, 2026 Newly identified ransomware-as-a-service operation KryBit has compromised fellow nascent RaaS gang 0APT and exposed its full operational information, including access logs, system files, and PHP source code, in retaliation for the latter's initial leak of some of its data earlier this month, reports Infosecurity Magazine. Related Events Cybercast Better Threat Intelligence Between Public and Private Sectors On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Nationwide Cybersecurity Summit 2025: Safeguarding America’s Digital Future On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Securing the Future of Finance: Strategies to Counter Modern Cyber Threats On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Brute Force Deauthentication Attack Deepfake Defacement Denial of Service Dictionary Attack Distributed Scans Domain Hijacking Google Hacking Reconnaissance You can skip this ad in 5 seconds