Govt issues 'high severity' alert amid growing unease over Claude Mythos

CERT-In has issued a high-level security advisory on 'Defending Against Frontier AI Driven Cyber Risks' amid growing unease over Claude Mythos ability to exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It urged MSMEs to avoid unverified tools, encrypt data and maintain updated systems, among others. For individuals, it advised avoiding unverified downloads and using strong passwords, among others.