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...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
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...
07 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
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...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
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...
04 Mar, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
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 ...
14 Feb, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
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 ...
17 Jun, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
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...
20 Aug, 2024, 08.33 PM IST
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...
29 Jun, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
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...
28 Jun, 2024, 07.19 PM IST
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...
27 Sep, 2023, 11.41 PM IST
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...
31 Aug, 2023, 09.57 PM IST
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 ...
15 Aug, 2023, 11.36 AM IST
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 ...
13 Dec, 2022, 02.21 PM IST
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...
14 Nov, 2022, 07.53 PM IST
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...
01 Oct, 2022, 05.10 PM IST
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...
25 Mar, 2022, 03.04 PM IST
Reliance Communications asked to compensate for SIM swap led bank fraudRCom has been asked to pay over Rs. 12.2 lakh for failing to follow reasonable security practices before issuing a sim card which lead to a...
19 Jul, 2019, 12.09 PM IST