AI-enabled cyberattacks biggest near-term threat to financial system: RBI

AI-powered cyberattacks are India's top financial system risk, according to the RBI's latest report. Banks and NBFCs are most concerned about these sophisticated threats, though preparedness is uneven. Rising third-party tech dependence and geopolitical uncertainty also heighten vulnerabilities. While institutions are investing more in cybersecurity, employee awareness and forensic capabilities need strengthening to combat evolving threats.