Cybersecurity Poses Greater Threat Than War to India by 2026: WEF Warning

• World Economic Forum (WEF) reports for 2026 identify cyber insecurity as India's biggest threat, surpassing war, economic recession, and inequality.
• Digital attacks, data theft, and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure (electricity, banking, election systems) are now considered more dangerous than traditional warfare.
• India's rapid digitalization across services like Jan Dhan, UPI, and government platforms creates new vulnerabilities, making the system more fragile with complexity.
• AI significantly amplifies cyber threats, with 87% of cybersecurity leaders noting increased AI-related risks and 94% believing AI will have the biggest impact on cybersecurity.
• Despite increased AI security assessments by Indian organizations, challenges remain, including fears of data leaks from generative AI and rapidly advancing attacker capabilities.

Why It Matters: Cyber insecurity is India's top threat by 2026, demanding urgent attention to protect digital infrastructure and public trust.