AI Cyber Risks in Sri Lanka: Why the IMF’s Financial Stability Warning Matters
Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity for attackers and defenders alike, but the IMF’s latest warning goes beyond stolen passwords and online fraud. A cyberattack on shared digital infrastructure could disrupt several financial institutions simultaneously, turning a technical failure into a broader economic problem. For Sri Lanka, where digital banking and payments are becoming increasingly important, the challenge is no longer simply preventing attacks. It is ensuring that essential financial services can continue, and recover quickly, when prevention fails.