From OTP scams and phone data leaks to AI misuse and digital warfare, how safe are we really? Cybersecurity affects you, your family, your workplace, and even the country you live in. Amit Dubey is a national security expert and cybersecurity specialist. He has worked closely with Indian government agencies and police departments on cybercrime investigations. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he explains how AI is being misused for fraud and scams, and breaks down China’s digital warfare strategy and India’s cybersecurity reality in simple terms.

00:00 – Introduction

01:01 – U.S. Cyberattack on Venezuela

05:38 – How to Stop Deepfakes

12:58 – Legal Action on AI

14:26 – A Great Firewall for India?

17:43 – Deepfakes Influencing Elections

22:10 – AI and Voter Fraud

26:55 – Risks of Posting Personal Details

32:24 – How Personal Information Is Exploited

37:02 – Credit Card Scams

40:58 – OTP Scams & Password Theft

48:00 – Sancharsathi App Controversy

58:14 – Protecting Private Photos Online

1:01:20 – Can EVMs Be Hacked?

1:07:49 – Hybrid War Threats

1:10:44 – Gen Z Protests & Disinformation

1:14:04 – Spreading Disinformation Online

1:20:19 – Cyber Attacks During Op Sindoor

1:22:47 – Foreign SIMs & Cyber Threats

1:26:32 – Agniveer Protest & Fake SMS

1:30:02 – AI Videos Targeting India

1:35:08 – Influencers Spreading Fake Content

EP-391 | China’s Digital War, EVM Hacking, OTP Frauds & AI Misuse EXPLAINED | Amit Dubey