16 June 2026

Mythos and cybersecurity reckoning: The new Artificial Intelligence challenge to critical infrastructure

ETGovernment  |  Anoop Verma

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview has forced global governments, regulators, and technology companies to reassess digital security assumptions. This AI model demonstrates unprecedented ability to identify software vulnerabilities and automate complex cyber operations faster than human teams, disrupting traditional cybersecurity strategies. Anthropic's Project Glasswing reported over 10,000 high- and critical-severity software vulnerabilities across participating organizations in 15+ countries, including India.

India, with vast digital public infrastructure like Aadhaar and UPI, faces an expanded cyber attack surface, making Mythos a national resilience concern. The Reserve Bank of India issued advisories, recognizing the financial sector as a primary target for AI-powered cyber operations. North America and Europe adapt similarly, focusing on AI-enabled security testing and critical infrastructure protection. India's unique challenge involves simultaneously digitizing governance, expanding financial inclusion, and becoming a global AI power, increasing digital dependence. This necessitates strengthening cyber defenses via CERT-In and exploring sovereign AI capabilities. The debate emphasizes cybersecurity as a strategic capability, demanding an integrated ecosystem approach to protect an entire digital civilization.

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