Lalit Kalra, cybersecurity partner, EY India, agreed that the sophistication of cyberattacks has escalated due to advancements in AI and machine learning. “AI is expected to play a significant role in cyberattacks this year, as threat actors now have access to more advanced tools that can automate phishing emails, create more convincing fake websites and even personalise attacks using data harvested from social media and other sources,” he said.