By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS
A Protiviti India–IIA survey finds AI and cybersecurity among the top threats for Indian enterprises, yet only 16% feel adequately prepared. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal urges stronger cyber protections for women, highlighting AI-driven misinformation and online fraud.
Google launches AI-powered scam detection for Android users to combat phishing. Tata Technologies suffers a ransomware attack, losing 1.4TB of data. Gregory & Appel Insurance reports a data breach, exposing Social Security numbers. Meanwhile, YouTube warns creators about deepfake phishing scams impersonating its CEO. Cyber threats demand immediate vigilance and stronger security frameworks.
AI and Cybersecurity Top Risk Priorities for Indian Enterprises
A Protiviti India–Institute of Internal Auditors survey reveals that 66% of Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) rank AI, machine learning (ML), bots, and cybersecurity as top risks for Indian enterprises. Despite these concerns, only 16% of organizations feel fully prepared to tackle emerging digital threats.
With AI transforming business operations, companies struggle to develop internal expertise and governance strategies. The lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals increases exposure to data breaches, compliance failures, and financial losses. Experts emphasize proactive risk management, internal audit enhancements, and workforce upskilling to strengthen enterprise security.
Union Law Minister Urges Stronger Cyber Protections for Women
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has called for better digital safety measures for women, emphasizing the importance of strong passwords and limiting personal information online. Speaking at an NCW Cyber Awareness Program, he warned against cyberbullying, AI-driven misinformation, and online fraud.
Meghwal highlighted new legal provisions targeting AI-generated deepfakes, fake profiling, and cyber harassment, urging victims to report incidents immediately. The government is also strengthening cybersecurity laws to tackle digital crimes more effectively.
Google Introduces AI-Powered Scam Detection for Android Users
Google Messages has launched an AI-driven scam detection feature to protect Android users from text-based phishing attacks. The tool monitors SMS, MMS, and RCS messages in real time, identifying suspicious patterns that could indicate fraud.
Once a scam is detected, Google Messages issues an instant warning, allowing users to block and report the sender. This move comes as scammers increasingly use AI-driven conversational phishing to trick users into financial fraud.
Hunters International gang behind Rata Technologies Cyberattack
The Hunters International ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a January 2025 cyberattack on Tata Technologies, stealing 1.4TB of sensitive data. The engineering and digital solutions firm, which operates in 27 countries, reported minimal operational impact, with no disruption to client services.
Ransomware groups increasingly target large enterprises, exploiting weak security protocols and unpatched systems. Experts warn that such attacks can lead to intellectual property theft, financial losses, and reputational damage.
Gregory & Appel Insurance Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers
Gregory & Appel Insurance has reported a data breach that compromised customer names and Social Security numbers. The company discovered the attack on February 5, 2025, when hackers gained access through a fraudulent email impersonating its CFO.
The unauthorized access prompted an internal investigation, revealing that sensitive customer data had been exposed. The company has since notified affected individuals and urged them to monitor financial accounts for identity theft risks.
YouTube Warns Creators of AI-Generated Phishing Scam
YouTube has alerted content creators about a phishing scam using deepfake videos of CEO Neal Mohan. The fake video, privately shared with users, falsely claims monetization policy changes to steal credentials.
“YouTube and its employees will never contact users through private videos,” the company clarified. This scam follows a growing trend of AI-generated impersonation attacks targeting high-profile executives to deceive users.
