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SEBI Launches AI Cyber Security Task Force to Protect India's Financial Markets

Convergence-Now • May 18, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India’s market regulator, has formed a new task force called “Cyber-suraksha. ai”. The team will help protect India’s financial markets from growing AI-based cyber threats. SEBI said advanced AI tools can quickly identify the weak points in computer systems. This can increase the risk of hacking, data theft, and cyberattacks. Tools like Claude Mythos were mentioned as examples.

The task force includes members from market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), registrars, transfer agents, and other regulated groups. They will work together to study cyber risks and improve security systems.

SEBI has asked financial entities to regularly check systems for security problems. It also wants faster reporting of cyber incidents and better sharing of threat information. The regulator said companies should move beyond basic rule-following. The main goal is to build stronger and smarter cyber defence systems for the future.

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