Kanishk Gaur is a renowned Digital, Cyber Security, and Public Policy Expert.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, outlines the implications of the Meta lawsuit for Indians who share banking alerts, legal documents, and business information on WhatsApp. He explains how end-to-end encryption makes WhatsApp a secure platform and offers strong safeguards against potential privacy breaches.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, explains how AI and market pressures are shifting hiring away from traditional IT service firms towards Global Capability Centres (GCCs). He also stresses the importance of reskilling today’s youth as artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly adopted by traditional institutions.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, draws attention to the increasing threat of cyber fraud as digital arrests rise nationwide. In this case, he explains how SIM boxing and sophisticated social engineering were used to manipulate a couple and wipe out their life savings, illustrating the tactics commonly employed by cybercriminals today.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, warned that X’s continued non-compliance with India’s IT and intermediary guidelines puts it at risk of losing safe-harbour protection. He said the lack of a trust and safety team makes the platform unsafe, especially for women and children, and exposes it to legal action by the government.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, warned that low-quality AI-generated videos are fueling misinformation, harming children, and diluting the content ecosystem. He said platforms are amplifying “algorithm bait” over meaningful creativity, calling for responsible AI use and stronger platform accountability.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, explained how organized cybercrime gangs use targeted profiling, fake wealth managers, Telegram groups, and mule accounts to trap even senior officers. He warned that weak KYC controls and Aadhaar misuse enable crores to be siphoned off and laundered through multiple accounts and crypto channels.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, highlighted unresolved issues in India’s DPDP Act, including conflicting breach timelines and unclear enforcement. He warned that SMEs may struggle to comply without clearer guidance and resources.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, stressed that while citizen safety is important, forced pre-installed government apps must go through proper public consultation and security audits. He warned that without transparency and clear safeguards, such moves risk eroding public trust even when intentions are right.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation and cybersecurity expert, said that mandating pre-installed government apps without clear public consultation and security audits risks confusion, mistrust, and fears of mass surveillance among citizens.
Kanishk Gaur, cybersecurity expert, warned that the rise in GPS spoofing near airports is driven by easier access to advanced tech, drones, and AI. He stressed that while DGCA rules exist, weak on-ground enforcement and poor real-time monitoring are creating serious risks for flight safety.
Kanishk Gaur, Technology Expert & Founder of India Future Foundation, states that access to phone photos and text messages is not necessary for cyber safety, raising concerns over excessive app permissions and potential risks to user privacy.
In a News9 interview, cybersecurity expert Kanishk Gaur explains that smartphone makers may be asked to preload government cyber safety apps by default, making them difficult to remove.
In a News9 interview, cybersecurity expert Kanishk Gaur explains how VPNs and proxy servers are used to manipulate geolocation, allowing political and narrative campaigns to operate anonymously across borders.
Cybersecurity expert Kanishk Gaur highlights how organised networks use VPNs, proxies, bots, and deepfakes to spread propaganda and manipulate public opinion, often disguising their real locations.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of India Future Foundation, breaks down how Big Tech must adapt to India’s first-ever Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, highlighting the shift toward strict consent-first operations.
Cybersecurity expert Kanishk Gaur explains on News9 whether crypto’s untraceable nature is turning it into a modern digital Hawala and what this shift means for national security.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech and a cybersecurity expert, explains how Cloudflare’s frontline security layer serves as the first line of defence for countless apps, so when it collapses, everything behind it feels the impact.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, joins Unmissable with Nabila Jamal to discuss AI-driven Amazon layoffs, Kharge’s remarks on Sudha Murty, and the controversy following a techie’s suicide that sparked the Kharge-RSS debate.