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88-year-old Delhi man loses mobile, then Rs 70,000 vanishes from his bank account: How this fraud led to a pan-India cyberfraud gang that uses victims' stolen phones to steal moneyAn 88-year-old Delhi man's stolen phone and Rs 70,000 in unauthorised transactions led Delhi Police to a pan-India cyberfraud syndicate ope...
Govt eyes uniform digital platform username rulesThe platforms, which currently rely on mobile phone numbers for user identification, had submitted their formal responses to the government...
Ram Mandir rolls out new donation counting rules: Check what is changing after alleged theft rowAyodhya's Ram Mandir has introduced new rules to enhance donor security during counting sessions. The updated protocols mandate multiple ch...
WhatsApp username rollout put on hold after govt noticeTelegram has also submitted its response to the government that last week issued formal notices to the messaging platforms, directing them ...
Over 50% of employees in counting donations at Ram temple resign, say 'increased workload'Over half of Ram temple donation counters have resigned amid an ongoing embezzlement investigation. Personnel cited increased workload and ...
Evolving nature of digital payment system in IndiaIndia's digital payment landscape is rapidly evolving, prompting policy discussions. Experts convened to address emerging challenges and ne...
PS5 runs out faster on GTA VI rush amid demand to upgrade consolesThe highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders have ignited a frenzy for PlayStation 5 consoles, with stock vanishing rapidly. Retai...
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
What is a Kill Switch and how does it work? The new technology aimed at making stolen smartphones worthlessUK telecom giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree are rolling out a new 'kill switch' to combat rising mobile phone theft. This technolog...
Grest becomes first private firm to join govt IMEI verification platformGrest, a refurbished electronics platform, has partnered with C-DOT for the Sanchar Saathi initiative. This integration allows real-time ve...
iPhone users among prime targets, three held with 66 stolen phones in DelhiDelhi Police apprehended three individuals in connection with a mobile phone snatching and disposal racket. The gang specifically targeted ...
Varanasi teen beaten to death over mobile theft suspicion, six accused abscondingA teenager's life was tragically cut short in Varanasi's Panditpur area. Accused of stealing a mobile phone, the 17-year-old was allegedly ...
Operation Echosteep: How a single stolen iPhone helped UK police bust a $200 million phone smuggling ringA single tracked iPhone helped UK police dismantle the largest mobile phone theft ring in history, uncovering 40,000 stolen devices bound f...
What is mobile phone insurance and what does it cover?Given their value and daily utility, mobile phone insurance is gaining popularity. It provides financial protection against accidental dama...
Heading to London? Keep a firm grip on your mobile phoneLondon has become Europe's mobile-phone theft capital, with 70,095 recorded thefts in a year, fueled by the use of electric bikes. Despite ...
The costly lesson about phone passwords that some Delhi residents just learntCops recently nabbed two criminal gangs involved in fund transfers using stolen mobile phones. These gangs trained minors to exploit weak p...
Consumers can safeguard mobile phones, private data from theft with government's unique identification numbersThe registry of unique identification numbers is a central system where carriers can share information on stolen devices and prevent them f...
DoT plans cell for safeguarding consumers against theft of phones, data on themThe broad aim of the plan is to protect consumer interest, curtail counterfiet mobile phone market, discourage mobile phone theft, detect c...
- T-Mobile admits data loss of 17M customers
Personal information of some 17 mn of Deutsche Telekom AG's mobile phone customers has been stolen, the company confirmed on Saturday.
- Now, mobiles will scream and go blank if stolen
A new service that makes mobile phones emit a piercing electronic scream if stolen and automatically blocks access to sensitive data was la...