New Delhi, June 18 -- AI and generative AI are proving to be double-edged swords, boosting cyber defences while also enabling threats like deepfakes, voice cloning and even attacks by autonomous AI agents. With over two-thirds of Indian firms hit by such threats last year, how do we keep up?

powered cyberthreats apart?

AI-powered cyberthreats supercharge traditional attacks, making phishing, malware, and impersonation faster, stealthier, and more convincing. GenAI tools create deepfakes, polymorphic malware that mutates constantly, and generate personalized phishing emails. AI bots test stolen credentials, bypass CAPTCHAs that detect bots using puzzles, and scan networks for vulnerabilities. Tools like ChatGPT are used to send 100,000 s...