Sebi imposes Rs 1 crore penalty on CDSL over 2022 malware attack

The Securities and Exchange Board of India fined CDSL one crore rupees. This penalty addresses cybersecurity and operational lapses following a malware attack. The depository failed to adequately secure critical systems, which disrupted operations. CDSL's systems were isolated…

Sebi has imposed a Rs 1 crore penalty on CDSL for cybersecurity failures that enabled a 2022 malware attack, disrupting depository operations and market settlements. The regulator cited inadequate protection of critical systems, weak access controls and poor security monitoring…