digital fraud prevention
Sanchar Saathi App Downloads Surge 10-Fold as Government Mandates Pre-installation on Mobile Phones
Dec 03, 2025 01:48 pm CST
The government's cyber security app Sanchar Saathi saw downloads increase from 60,000 to nearly 600,000 in a single day despite privacy concerns over mandatory pre-installation. Officials clarify that users can uninstall the app, which has limited data access and aims to combat digital fraud and verify device authenticity through IMEI numbers.
Sanchar Saathi App: India's Solution to Rising Cybercrimes with 42 Lakh Devices Blocked
Dec 03, 2025 01:00 am CST
India's Sanchar Saathi mobile app has achieved significant success in combating cybercrime, with over 1.4 crore downloads since its January launch. The privacy-focused application has blocked over 42 lakh stolen devices, traced 26 lakh lost phones, and successfully returned 7.23 lakh devices to their owners. As cybercrime incidents surge nationwide, this DoT initiative offers comprehensive protection against digital threats while maintaining strict user privacy standards.
New SIM Binding Regulations: How WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram Will Change for Indian Users
Dec 01, 2025 02:43 pm CST
India's Department of Telecommunications is implementing new SIM binding regulations requiring WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and other messaging apps to verify active SIM presence. Users must maintain their registered SIM in devices to use these apps, with web versions requiring re-authentication every six hours. This cybersecurity measure aims to reduce digital fraud by preventing app usage without the original registered SIM card.
Supreme Court Takes Unprecedented Action Against Digital Arrest Fraud Targeting Elderly Citizens
Nov 18, 2025 02:22 am CST
India's Supreme Court has taken extraordinary measures to combat digital arrest fraud after a 72-year-old advocate lost Rs 3.29 crore to cybercriminals. The court has restrained lower courts from releasing accused fraudsters who impersonate judicial officials to extort money from vulnerable victims, particularly the elderly. This landmark intervention aims to address the growing nationwide crisis of cybercrime syndicates operating sophisticated scam operations from offshore locations.
RBI Governor Urges Fintechs to Build for Inclusion and Prioritize Underserved Populations
Oct 09, 2025 10:27 am CST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizes the crucial role of fintech companies in expanding financial services to underserved communities, while highlighting innovations in digital finance infrastructure and measures to combat fraud. With India's fintech sector growing to 10,000 companies raising $40 billion over the past decade, the central bank is pushing for responsible innovation that combines inclusion, user-friendly design, and robust security measures.
Finance Minister Sitharaman Warns of AI Deepfakes While Promoting India's FinTech Security Innovations
Oct 08, 2025 02:47 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Global FinTech Fest 2025, revealing she has been targeted by AI-generated deepfakes while highlighting India's technological advances in financial security. She discussed SEBI's new verification tools combating digital fraud and emphasized India's growing role in global AI development with initiatives like the $1.3 billion IndiaAI Mission, positioning the country as an emerging global hub for AI innovation.