smartphone security
Sanchar Saathi App Security Analysis: Forensic Investigation Reveals Limited Privacy Concerns
Dec 12, 2025 10:19 pm CST
A comprehensive forensic analysis conducted by NDTV's OSINT team and cybersecurity experts reveals that the controversial Sanchar Saathi app does not appear to engage in widespread surveillance as feared. While the app does collect certain call data and requires various permissions, security measures are in place, and the investigation found no evidence of extensive user monitoring or data misuse.
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.