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TAC Infosec shares fall on AI disruption fears
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- TAC Infosec
- What it does
- Cybersecurity services provider
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- Sector
- Enterprise Software & IT
What they do
TAC Infosec shares fell 16% intraday to ₹372.6 after Anthropic launched an AI cybersecurity tool
What happened
The stock recovered to ₹410, down 7.5% from the previous close of ₹443.35
Why it matters
Analysts say the tool is an early preview and does not replace core services like real-time threat detection
The details
- TAC Infosec shares fell 16% intraday to ₹372.6 on February 25, 2026.
- The stock recovered to ₹410, still down 7.5% from the previous close of ₹443.35.
- The sell-off was triggered by Anthropic's launch of Claude Code Security, an AI cybersecurity tool.
- Claude Code Security scans codebases, finds vulnerabilities, and suggests fixes.
- Shares of Quick Heal Technologies fell ~4% and Sattrix Information Security fell 5% on the same day.
- CrowdStrike shares also fell on long-term revenue worries.
- Analysts said the product is an early preview and does not replace core services like real-time threat detection.
- TAC Infosec's US subsidiary CyberScope Web3 Security Inc confidentially filed Form F-1 with the SEC in December for a Nasdaq listing.
The bigger picture
- The share price has crashed ~31% since February 16 close of ₹599.95.
- The market cap stood at ₹862.18 Cr at 15:18 IST.
- TAC Infosec acquired a 60% stake in CyberScope for $1.4 Mn in February 2025.
- CyberScope contributed $1.2 Mn to TAC's top line at acquisition time.
- H1 FY26 net profit was ₹15.6 Cr, up 138% YoY and 88% QoQ.
About the business
- TAC Infosec provides cybersecurity services to businesses.
- It generates 70-75% of its revenue from the US and 25% from India.
- H1 FY26 operating revenue was ₹29.5 Cr, up 137% YoY and 63% QoQ.
- The company's US subsidiary CyberScope Web3 Security Inc focuses on Web3 security.
- TAC Infosec acquired a 60% stake in CyberScope for $1.4 Mn in February 2025.
What happens next
- TAC Infosec's US subsidiary CyberScope Web3 Security Inc confidentially filed Form F-1 with the SEC in December for a Nasdaq listing.
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