telecom security
Gujarat Court Penalizes ICICI Bank and Vodafone in Major SIM Swap Fraud Case: Rs 15 Lakh Fine Imposed
Dec 11, 2025 01:24 am CST
In a landmark ruling under India's IT Act, Gujarat's Adjudicating Officer has ordered ICICI Bank to pay Rs 10 lakh and Vodafone Rs 5 lakh in penalties after an Ahmedabad company lost Rs 1.19 crore through unauthorized transactions enabled by a SIM swap scam. The case highlights critical security vulnerabilities in banking and telecom sectors, with the court mandating ICICI Bank to refund Rs 1.05 crore to the victim company within six weeks.
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.
SIM Card Owners Face Legal Liability for Misuse: DoT Issues Stern Warning on Telecom Security
Nov 24, 2025 07:03 pm CST
The Department of Telecommunications warns that mobile subscribers may be held legally responsible if SIM cards registered in their name are misused for cyber fraud or illegal activities. Citizens are advised to verify IMEI details through the Sanchar Saathi portal and avoid using tampered devices, with violations potentially resulting in three-year imprisonment and fines up to Rs 50 lakh under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.