The SIM binding mandate has divided opinion: supporters welcome the better security, while critics argue that it is causing ...

India Mandates SIM Binding For Whatsapp, Snapchat To Prevent 'Digital Arrest' Frauds . India's Department of ...

The new rule will make it mandatory for users to keep their SIM card with which they registered a messaging app inside their ...

The move, which also targets platforms like Snapchat, ShareChat, and JioChat, is primarily aimed at closing a critical ...

The government’s directive, aimed at curbing cybercrime, will render chat apps defunct if not always connected to the ...

The order comes against the backdrop of “misuse” of telecommunication identifiers and equipment for cybersecurity purposes, ...

India’s new telecom cybersecurity rules may force WhatsApp to stay linked to an active SIM and auto-logout every six hours.

The cellular operators Association of India (COAI), which represents all three private telecom companies— Airtel, Reliance ...

The Indian government mandates messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to link services to a user's active SIM card. This ...

With SIM-swapping attacks, scammers hijack your phone number to gain access to your accounts. These tips can help you ...

The Indian government has mandated SIM-based verification for all WhatsApp accounts, which restricts SIM-free or anonymous ...

India now requires messaging apps to stay tied to active KYC SIMs and enforce six-hour logouts to curb scams and cross-border ...