The Times of India · 16 Oct, 07:10 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

CERT-In issues 'critical' alert as AI agents access 'confidential' data of Indian firms'

India’s national cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a critical alert regarding vulnerabilities where artificial intelligence agents are accessing confidential corporate data.

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India’s national cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a critical alert regarding vulnerabilities where artificial intelligence agents are accessing confidential corporate data. This development highlights significant risks associated with autonomous AI systems interacting with sensitive internal information. Professionals must recognise that AI integration without robust security protocols can lead to severe data breaches. The alert underscores the urgent need for organisations to audit their AI deployments and strengthen data governance frameworks immediately to protect intellectual property and client information from unauthorised access.

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