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CERT-In warns AI is helping hackers breach MSMEs faster than before
India
Published on 29 April 2026
AI can find vulnerabilities and stage attacks automatically
India’s cybersecurity watchdog CERT-In says frontier AI is reshaping cybercrime by automating vulnerability discovery and enabling complex, multi-stage attacks. With limited security infrastructure, micro, small and medium enterprises are flagged as the highest-risk targets. The warning highlights how AI can dramatically lower barriers for attackers, increasing the urgency for MSMEs to strengthen defenses.
- CERT-In warns frontier AI is accelerating cyber threats
- Automated vulnerability detection enables multi-stage attacks
- MSMEs face the highest risk due to weaker security infrastructure
- The threat is rising as AI lowers hackers’ barriers
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