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DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report,...
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Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
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DoT's SIM Binding Rule Explained: What It Means for Messaging Apps and Users
India is shifting towards stricter verification for messaging platforms through a new SIM binding requirement announced by the Department of Telecommunications on December 1. Under the directive, messaging platforms were given a 90-day window to implement the changes. The rule aims to ensure that messaging app accounts remain linked to an active SI...
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SIM-Binding Rule Set To Change How WhatsApp, Telegram Work In India From March 1
The directive, part of updated telecom cybersecurity regulations, aims to reduce fraud and misuse while also mandating regular logout for web sessions.
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Airtel Unveils AI-Powered System Designed to Warn Users About OTP-Related Bank Frauds
Airtel has unveiled a new Fraud Alert system to warn users about potential bank-related one-time passwords (OTP) scams, the telecom service provider (TSP) announced. The system will leverage AI to detect potentially risky incoming calls after an OTP has been received. The TSP will then send alerts to users, intervening and warning subscribers. This...
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SIM Holders May Be Held Accountable For Misuse, Warns Telecom Department
Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday.
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Indian-Origin CEO Faces $500-Million Fraud Allegations. Who Is He?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of masterminding a loan scam that allegedly cost global investment firm BlackRock's private-credit arm and several other lenders over $500 million.
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Indian-Origin CEO Hits BlackRock With "Breathtaking" $500-Million Fraud
BlackRock's private-credit investing arm and several major lenders are scrambling to recover more than $500 million lost in a loan fraud allegedly orchestrated by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.
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IMC 2025: Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect to Tackle Fraud Calls, SMS, and Cyber Threats Using AI
Vi has introduced Vi Protect, an AI-driven initiative focused on ensuring safety and security measures against the spams and cyber threats. As part of this initiative, Vi introduced two measures at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. An AI-based Voice Spam Detection System and Cyber Defense and Incident Response System. The former detects and flags f...
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report,...
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Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
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DoT's SIM Binding Rule Explained: What It Means for Messaging Apps and Users
India is shifting towards stricter verification for messaging platforms through a new SIM binding requirement announced by the Department of Telecommunications on December 1. Under the directive, messaging platforms were given a 90-day window to implement the changes. The rule aims to ensure that messaging app accounts remain linked to an active SI...
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SIM-Binding Rule Set To Change How WhatsApp, Telegram Work In India From March 1
The directive, part of updated telecom cybersecurity regulations, aims to reduce fraud and misuse while also mandating regular logout for web sessions.
-
Airtel Unveils AI-Powered System Designed to Warn Users About OTP-Related Bank Frauds
Airtel has unveiled a new Fraud Alert system to warn users about potential bank-related one-time passwords (OTP) scams, the telecom service provider (TSP) announced. The system will leverage AI to detect potentially risky incoming calls after an OTP has been received. The TSP will then send alerts to users, intervening and warning subscribers. This...
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SIM Holders May Be Held Accountable For Misuse, Warns Telecom Department
Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday.
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Indian-Origin CEO Faces $500-Million Fraud Allegations. Who Is He?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of masterminding a loan scam that allegedly cost global investment firm BlackRock's private-credit arm and several other lenders over $500 million.
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Indian-Origin CEO Hits BlackRock With "Breathtaking" $500-Million Fraud
BlackRock's private-credit investing arm and several major lenders are scrambling to recover more than $500 million lost in a loan fraud allegedly orchestrated by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.
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IMC 2025: Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect to Tackle Fraud Calls, SMS, and Cyber Threats Using AI
Vi has introduced Vi Protect, an AI-driven initiative focused on ensuring safety and security measures against the spams and cyber threats. As part of this initiative, Vi introduced two measures at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. An AI-based Voice Spam Detection System and Cyber Defense and Incident Response System. The former detects and flags f...
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
