BS EDIT: Invisible Crisis

By Business StandardPublished On May 20, 2026

Cyber Risk Evolves

AI is making cyberattacks faster, cheaper and more sophisticated, widening the gap between attackers and defenders

Interconnected Systems

Banks, payment networks and Cloud systems are tightly linked. One vulnerability can disrupt multiple institutions at once

A New Kind of Shock

AI-driven cyber crises can trigger payment failures, liquidity stress and loss of trust in financial systems

India’s Digital Challenge

India’s rapid expansion in UPI and fintech has improved access, but also increased exposure to cyber threats

Gaps Remain

The RBI has proposed safeguards for responsible AI use, yet smaller firms still lack strong cyber defences

The Way Forward

AI can improve fraud detection and monitoring, but resilience also needs oversight, stress testing and global coordination