India’s central bank is witnessing a sharp surge in cyber threats, while continuing to safeguard its digital infrastructure without any reported breaches.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recorded over 61M cyberattack attempts on its website during the October–December 2025 quarter. All attempts were successfully blocked by its security systems.
The volume of attacks has increased significantly over time. Cyber threats rose from 19M in April–June 2025 to 31M in July–September, before reaching 61M in the following quarter.
Officials noted that the RBI’s website remains a high-value target due to its central role in India’s financial system. Despite this, robust firewall systems and continuous monitoring have ensured strong protection.
To counter evolving risks, the RBI is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in its cybersecurity framework. AI is being deployed to identify unusual traffic patterns, trace attack sources, and prevent threats before they escalate.
The central bank also highlighted the growth of its digital payments ecosystem. Initiatives such as recurring payment mandates and card tokenisation are handling increasing transaction volumes with minimal disruption.
This development highlights the growing scale of cyber risks targeting financial infrastructure, while also reinforcing the role of AI-driven systems in strengthening digital security.
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