cyber safety
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.
Tragic Suicide of Bengal Student Following Circulation of AI-Generated Nude Images: The Devastating Impact of Digital Harassment
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
A 10th grade student in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district died by suicide after becoming the victim of digital harassment involving AI-generated fake nude images. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of technology misuse and online abuse, as family members allege a local married man collected the teen's photos to create and distribute the fabricated images, leading to prolonged mental distress that ultimately resulted in tragedy.