By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS Cybertech
A Thales report flags India’s growing GenAI security concerns, while Palo Alto Networks ranks India highest in APAC for cyber maturity. The UK has exposed Russian cyberattacks targeting Ukraine aid groups. In the US, Cellcom battles a service outage after a breach, and Coinbase blames insider bribery for a massive data leak.
Meanwhile, a new malware campaign impersonates Kling AI to infect users via fake ads. These developments highlight rising risks from AI, insider threats, and state-sponsored attacks, reinforcing the need for proactive, layered cybersecurity strategies worldwide.
AI Boom Fuels GenAI Security Fears in Indian Enterprises
Thales’ 2025 Data Threat Report highlights that 70% of Indian firms see fast-paced AI development as the top GenAI-related security risk. Concerns over data integrity (66%) and trustworthiness (55%) follow closely.
The report, based on a global study by S&P Global Market Intelligence, surveyed over 3,100 IT leaders across 20 nations. As AI tools demand vast volumes of sensitive data, enterprises are rethinking security frameworks to prevent misuse during training, inference, and content generation.
India Leads APAC in Cybersecurity Maturity, Shows Report
India has emerged as the leader in cybersecurity resilience among 12 Asia-Pacific and Japan countries, according to a joint report by Palo Alto Networks and Tech Research Asia.
Based on insights from over 2,800 companies—including 300 in India—the country scored 20.3 out of 25 in cyber maturity. Indian firms are ramping up investments in AI training, software upgrades, and cyber insurance. The report notes India’s unique commitment to allocating higher revenues toward cyber preparedness.
UK Uncovers Russian Cyber Espionage Targeting Ukraine Aid
The UK, along with allies like the US, Germany, and France, has exposed a Russian cyber campaign targeting organisations supporting Ukraine. The UK’s NCSC claims a Russian military unit has been executing cyberattacks since 2022 on logistics, defence, and IT service providers.
Intelligence agencies from 10 NATO nations and Australia confirmed Russia used various advanced hacking tactics. The revelation underscores increasing cyber threats aimed at destabilising humanitarian and defence support efforts in Eastern Europe.
Cellcom Battles Cyberattack Disrupting Voice and SMS Services
Wisconsin-based Cellcom continues to restore services following a cyberattack that disrupted calls and text messaging for customers. CEO Brighid Riordan reassured users via video that no personal data was compromised.
While the breach affected communication services, critical customer data systems remain secure. The company is actively investigating the incident and working towards full service restoration. The attack highlights how even regional telecom players are not immune to operational disruptions from cyber threats.
Coinbase Blames Insider Bribe for Massive Data Breach
Crypto exchange Coinbase disclosed that nearly 70,000 users had their data exposed after overseas support staff were bribed by cybercriminals. In a filing with Maine’s Attorney General, Coinbase revealed the breach happened on December 26, 2024, but was detected only in May 2025.
The attackers reportedly attempted to extort $20 million. Affected customers are being contacted directly. The incident raises serious concerns around insider threats and security practices in outsourced support environments.
Fake Kling AI Ads Used to Spread Infostealer Malware
Cybercriminals are leveraging Kling AI’s popularity to distribute malware through fake Facebook ads and spoofed websites, according to Check Point Research. Since early 2025, users have been tricked into downloading a ZIP file containing a disguised executable instead of legitimate media content.
These files used special characters to appear as standard media types. The attack highlights how AI trends are being exploited by threat actors to distribute malicious payloads under the guise of innovation.
