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Cybercrime Is Now an Industrialised AI System: Kerala DGP

· Source: dqindia.com

In short

Kerala DGP Manoj Abraham warned at the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit 2026 that AI is industrialising cybercrime, making attacks faster and more scalable, with a 389% rise in ransomware victims worldwide and 29.44 lakh cyber incidents handled by CERT-In in India in 2025. He highlighted AI-powered phishing as a primary entry vector, growing third-party supply chain risks, and Rs 19,813 crore in reported fraud losses, urging organisations to shift from a prevention-focused model to one centered on anticipation, resilience, and recovery. Abraham also stressed closing the cybersecurity talent gap through skills and training, and pointed to Kerala's Cyberdome public-private partnership as a model for national adoption.

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Tags: cybersecurity, AI, supply chain, cybercrime, resilience, phishing

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