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Bank OTPs were sent to duplicate SIM card instead of real one, audit company loses Rs 79 lakh; Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 1.5 croreAn IT Act adjudicating authority has ordered Bank of India to pay Rs 64.44 lakh, which works out to nearly Rs 1.5 crore with 12% annual int...- India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
- 'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
- 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...
- BSNL ordered to pay over Rs 55 lakh compensation to co-operative bank after duplicate SIM used to access OTPs in Rs 87 lakh fraudKarnataka high court has ordered BSNL to pay more than Rs 55 lakh in compensation and damages to a co-operative bank that lost over Rs 87 l...
- Banks, telecom companies to chuck OTPs, adopt silent authenticationBanks and telecom companies are developing a silent authentication mechanism to combat SIM cloning and eSIM swaps. This background check ve...
- Madhavan shares a message from Dubai Police warning about scamsters targeting UAE Pass and Emirates ID detailsDubai residents face a new scam. Fraudsters pretend to be from Dubai Crisis Management. They try to get sensitive personal details. This in...
- SIM swap attack: How hackers steal your OTPs and empty your bank account
- How SIM swap fraud drains your money and what you can do todaySIM swap fraud is a growing cyber threat. Criminals hijack mobile numbers to access bank accounts and sensitive information. This can lead ...
- SIM binding in trading apps: How OTP-less login enhances secure trading accessSEBI is advocating for stronger authentication for trading accounts, highlighting SIM binding for enhanced security. Angel One has already ...
- Airtel issues fraudster duplicate SIM without proper verification, Soldier loses lakhs from SBI a/c: How to protect yourselfSIM card fraud: Bharti Airtel has issued a duplicate mobile SIM card to a fraudster and as a result of this a Indian Army soldier posted in...
- New Mobile Number Portability rules to come into effect from Monday. Here's what it means for youNew MP rules from July 1: TRAI enhances telecom security with new Mobile Number Portability rules starting July 1, 2024. The amendments int...
- Trai amendments to MNP to curb SIM swap, replacement frauds to take effect from July 1The regulator had notified the amendment in March 2024, after consulting stakeholders. The amendment adds an additional criterion for rejec...
- TRAI proposes tweaks in MNP rules to curb SIM-swap fraudsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed changes to the mobile number portability (MNP) rules to prevent SIM-swap frau...
- Telecom Department tightens norms to curb SIM fraudsThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has tightened rules around verification requirements for customers seeking mobile phone...
- Cyber crimes soar in Delhi, complaints jump 200% in 2023“The reported cybercrimes include business email compromise, email takeover, debit and credit card fraud, SIM swap fraud, demat-depository ...
- Jamtara? Delhi man claims Rs 50 lakh stolen via missed callsA south Delhi-based businessman has alleged that Rs 50 lakh was siphoned off from his bank accounts by unknown fraudsters who did not even ...
- DoT asks telcos to bar SMS for 24 hrs on new SIM cardsUnder the guidelines issued by the DoT, once a telco receives a request for a new SIM on an existing number, it is required to send a messa...
- As 5G arrives, so do risks of SIM fraudsTelecom companies will need to ramp up communication warning customers of SIM swap frauds as the rollout of 5G services will require some c...
- 10 types of banking frauds in India customers should know aboutThe Reserve Bank of India has released a booklet to educate banking customers about digital payments-related frauds. The booklet explains h...
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