How SIM Lock PIN Stops SIM Swap Fraud & Protects OTPs
SIM swap fraud can drain your bank account. Learn how to lock your SIM card with a PIN in 4 simple steps to protect your OTPs, UPI, and digital identity. Act now!
SIM swap fraud can drain your bank account. Learn how to lock your SIM card with a PIN in 4 simple steps to protect your OTPs, UPI, and digital identity. Act now!
The FBI offers a $7 million reward for Sim Hyon Sop, a North Korean banker accused of laundering millions for Kim Jong Un's regime through crypto and shell companies. Read the full investigation.
Shares worth thousands of crores from 16 companies, including Anand Rathi Wealth and Jaro Education, become free to trade this week as IPO lock-in periods expire. Check the full list and potential market impact.
India considers raising 6-hour auto-logout for WhatsApp Web to 12-18 hours but remains firm on mandatory SIM binding to combat cyber fraud exceeding ₹22,800 crore in 2024. Read details.
DS Penske's Taylor Barnard gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at Formula E's crucial sim days. Discover how energy management and preparation drive success. Read the full story!
Family of Sanjay Kantiwal, found dead in a Haryana police post lock-up, demands murder case against 3 cops. Judicial inquiry report leaves them dissatisfied. Details inside.
An NDPS case accused, Gurpreet Singh, escaped from Moga CIA staff custody by breaking through the lock-up roof. Police launch manhunt, suspend two officials. Read details.
Amazon Pay introduces UPI biometric authentication for Android users, enabling PIN-free transactions up to ₹5,000 using fingerprint or facial recognition for faster, more secure payments.
SEBI simplifies IPO lock-in compliance for pledged shares & introduces a tech-driven 'draft abridged prospectus' to boost retail investor participation. Key changes explained.
BSNL's new in-house app 'Sanchar Mitra' replaces the old system, ending SIM registration disruptions. A key step for faster, indigenous customer service.
SEBI's upcoming board meeting may discuss key reforms: cutting mutual fund expense ratios, revising IPO lock-in rules for pledged shares, and new conflict-of-interest disclosures. Stay informed on market changes.
Supreme Court calls bank negligence in cyber fraud a service deficiency. Demands a nationwide alarm system to stop scams, highlights Rs 3,000 crore digital arrest fraud. Read more.
ED's Patna office conducted raids in Muzaffarpur, freezing ₹83 lakh linked to a ₹1.29 crore PNB fraud. The scam used SIM swapping & online banking manipulation. Details inside.
Tech industry bodies IAMAI and BIF oppose DoT's mandate for continuous SIM binding on apps like WhatsApp, citing harm to MSMEs. Telcos support the move as a security measure. Read the full debate.
DCP Shavya Goyal at TOI's 'Don'tGetScammed' Townhall stressed that awareness is the only shield against cybercrime, detailing deepfake threats, APK scams, and the need for immediate reporting.
CBI uncovers a massive phishing operation using 20,000+ illegal SIMs to dupe thousands. Raids in Delhi, Noida, Chandigarh lead to arrests and seizure of crypto. Read the full details.
Lock-in periods for shares of Groww, Lenskart, and Pine Labs expire this week, freeing shares worth over ₹6,500 crore for potential trading. Understand the market implications.
Japanese F-15 jets targeted by Chinese J-15 radar near Okinawa. Tokyo lodges strong protest as Australia urges calm. Incident follows PM Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. Read more.
Japan reports a Chinese military aircraft locked its fire-control radar on a Japanese fighter jet over the East China Sea, escalating regional tensions. Read the full details.
Kolkata Police arrests three in a nationwide SIM-swap scam targeting CEOs. Fraudsters cloned SIMs, mimicked voices on WhatsApp to siphon crores. Learn how to protect your company.
Bengaluru police raided a clandestine telephone exchange in Electronics City, seizing SIM boxes and cards worth Rs 40 lakh used for fraudulent international calls. Read the full investigation details.
Protect your WhatsApp chats and data. Our simple guide shows you how to set up two-step verification with a PIN and email for enhanced account security.
Major tech and telecom bodies clash over India's new SIM binding rule for WhatsApp, Signal. BIF flags concerns, COAI supports. Details on the 90-day deadline and six-hour logout rule inside.
India's new SIM binding mandate for digital platforms divides tech giants and telecom operators. While telcos support the move for security, digital firms raise serious privacy and cost concerns. Explore the full debate.
The Indian government mandates SIM-device binding for WhatsApp and Telegram by December 2025 to combat cyber fraud. Learn how this new rule will impact your messaging security.
DoT's new directive mandates SIM-binding for WhatsApp, Telegram. COAI calls it a 'landmark step', but users fear privacy erosion and practical hurdles. Details inside.
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp & Telegram within 90 days to curb fraud. Users must have active SIM in device. Learn the new rules.
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp by Feb 2026 to curb cyber fraud. New rules require continuous SIM verification & web logouts every 6 hours. Read the full details.
Key updates: Govt holds all-party meet before Winter Session, mandates SIM linking for messaging apps, and Virat Kohli scores a century. Stay informed on today's top stories.
India's new SIM binding mandate for messaging apps like WhatsApp may ensure traceability but creates significant user inconvenience, especially for travelers. Explore the implications.