Infosys, TCS Join India’s Cyber Watch Against Anthropic's AI Risks

Infosys, TCS, and India’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In are actively testing critical banking and government systems for vulnerabilities linked to Anthropic’s powerful new AI model, Mythos. The focus is on securing platforms like Infosys’s Finacle banking software, Aadhaar, and government login systems before Mythos becomes widely accessible.

• Infosys: Testing and patching its Finacle banking software, widely used by banks globally.
• TCS: Running secure audits on government and financial systems, including India’s passport platform.
• CERT-In: Stress-testing Aadhaar and government login systems for AI-driven cyberattack risks.
• Anthropic Mythos: A next-gen AI capable of autonomously detecting software flaws across major systems.

India’s proactive testing shows recognition of the AI-cybersecurity arms race. The question now is whether India will gain controlled access to Mythos to strengthen defenses—or face risks from adversaries who exploit it first.

System	Entity Testing	Risk Focus
Finacle banking software	Infosys	Hidden flaws in global banking platforms
Passport system	TCS	Identity & travel document security
Aadhaar national ID	CERT-In	Citizen data protection
Gov login systems	CERT-In	Authentication & access control

Risks & Concerns

• Lower barrier for attackers: Mythos could allow less-skilled actors to exploit critical flaws.
• Financial exposure: Banking systems like Finacle are used internationally, meaning vulnerabilities could ripple globally. 
• Civilian data risk: Aadhaar and government login systems hold sensitive citizen information, making them prime targets.

India’s proactive testing shows recognition of the AI-cybersecurity arms race. The question now is whether India will gain controlled access to Mythos to strengthen defenses—or face risks from adversaries who exploit it first.