

As AI-powered cyber attacks rise, 4 cybersecurity stocks come into focus
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Every few years, a sector comes into focus and goes from nice to becoming a non-negotiable.Cybersecurity hit that inflection point a while ago, during the pandemic, but the surprising thing is, it’s not going back any time soon.In 2024 alone, we saw headline-grabbing incidents that rattled entire industries, from the CrowdStrike outage that disrupted airlines, hospitals, and businesses globally, causing estimated losses of over US$5 billion, to relentless ransomware campaigns targeting healthcare and government infrastructure.If anything, those events didn't slow down the investment in the sector, but they accelerated it.The numbers clearly back that up. Global cybersecurity spending is projected to hit $248 billion in 2026, a 12.5% jump, even as broader tech stocks face a rough ride this year.On top of this, worries around AI deepfakes continue to surge, following a 250% rise between 2024 and 2025.
Meanwhile, as AI agents are expected to handle up to 40% of enterprise tasks, the number of attack surfaces is growing rapidly.So, if you're an investor looking to build a watchlist in the cybersecurity sector with genuine long-term tailwinds, cybersecurity deserves a serious look.Keeping that in mind, here are four names worth keeping on your radar.Please note, we’ve filtered these stocks using Equitymaster’s powerful stock screener: Best cybersecurity stocks in India. The company provides software solutions to the electronic payment industry.
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