Archive · 21 May 2025
Indian AI Cybersecurity Firm Foils Cyberattacks During Stand-off
During the recent India-Pakistan tension, a cybersecurity company called Prophaze fought off cyberattacks designed to cause trouble.
These attacks, known as DDoS attacks, tried to overload websites and make them unavailable.
Hackers tried to disrupt important places like airports and banks.
Prophaze used its AI-powered system to spot and stop these attacks quickly.
They've done this before, successfully protecting essential services from similar threats.
This time, even though the attacks were massive, Prophaze kept everything running smoothly.
Prophaze is also aiming to become a cybersecurity unicorn, with global reach.
Prophaze Technologies claimed to have thwarted cyberattacks during the India-Pakistan stand-off.
The AI-powered platform neutralized Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
Attacks occurred between May 5 and 9, with traffic peaking at 85 million malicious requests.
Hacktivist groups, including AnonSec and Sylhet Gang, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Prophaze had previously neutralized similar attacks on airports and hospitals in April 2023.
- Who
- Prophaze Technologies, hacktivist groups (AnonSec, Sylhet Gang, Dienet).
- What
- Prophaze Technologies neutralized cyberattacks during the India-Pakistan stand-off.
- When
- Attacks occurred between May 5 and 9.
- Where
- Attacks targeted India's critical infrastructure, including airports and financial institutions.
- Why
- To disrupt services and infrastructure.
Cyberattackers
Prophaze Technologies
Attack Objectives
Cyberattackers
Launch DDoS attacks to disrupt services and infrastructure.
Prophaze Technologies
Prevent disruption by mitigating cyberattacks and ensuring system operation.
- Company
- Prophaze Technologies
- Location
- Technopark, India
- Attack Type
- DDoS
- Platform
- AI-powered WAAP
- DDoS Peak Traffic
- 85 million requests (10-hour window)
- Founded
- 2019
- Incubated By
- Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)