RBI Governor Warns Banks of Emerging AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Calls for Stronger Cybersecurity and IT Resilience

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has cautioned banks and financial institutions about emerging cybersecurity threats associated with artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the need to strengthen IT infrastructure, safeguard customer information and promptly address technological vulnerabilities. Speaking at Read More …

SBI Investigates Suspected Data Breach Involving 3,897 Customer Records Found on Dark Web

The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, has initiated a cybersecurity investigation following the suspected exposure of customer information on the dark web. A preliminary examination of approximately 3.75 lakh records identified 3,897 customer records containing personally Read More …

RBI Directs Banks and Payment Firms to Strengthen Cybersecurity Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has called for stronger cybersecurity safeguards across banks, payment system operators and other regulated financial institutions in response to emerging threats involving artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyberattacks. According to an advisory issued on 19 October Read More …

RBI’s Digital Fraud Compensation Framework: What the ₹25,000 Cap and 85% Payout Rule Actually Mean

RBI Mythos AI Cybersecurity Advisory: Risk Team Checklist for Indian Banks

RBI has finalised a compensation framework for victims of small-value digital fraud in banking, effective from January 1, 2027. A bona fide individual victim with a gross loss of up to ₹50,000 from a fraudulent electronic banking transaction will be Read More …

RBI Introduces Secure ‘.bank.in’ Domain to Combat Financial Frauds

Mumbai, India – February 2025 In a significant move to enhance digital banking security, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the introduction of an exclusive “.bank.in” domain for Indian banks. This initiative, aimed at reducing financial fraud, was Read More …