In a world increasingly reliant on technology, cybercriminals are misusing artificial intelligence (AI) to execute sophisticated attacks, posing significant threats to individuals and organisations alike, according to an expert.
This automation allows them to bypass traditional security measures, making it challenging for even the most robust systems to defend against such threats, she said.
Katkar said the recent breaches at Star Health are stark reminders of the vulnerabilities present in digital infrastructures.
In July 2024, an account on the dark web claimed to have accessed and stolen the data of 375 million Airtel customers and put it up for sale. However, Bharti Airtel dismissed any data breach and termed it a „desperate“ attempt to tarnish the brand’s image.
In September 2024, insurer firm Star Health experienced a significant breach that exposed the sensitive health information of its clients on Telegram chatbots.
No matter what kind of security you have in place, even if it’s about a global major, Katkar said, a cybercriminal can design attacks that would penetrate through the security products that an organisation has.
