Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Inside WhatsApp's measures to curb digital arrest scamsWhatsApp is using AI to combat digital arrest scams, banning thousands of impersonating accounts. Authorities are working to prevent signif...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
WhatsApp to roll out SIM binding, tighten curbs on digital arrest scamsWhatsApp has agreed to implement SIM binding and enhanced safeguards against prolonged scam calls, as per a Supreme Court filing. The compa...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Public sector banks told to take quantum leap in encryption for added securityIndian banks are preparing for a quantum computing future. The finance ministry has asked public sector banks to explore quantum-resistant ...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Europe’s travel rules to change from April 10: What it means for visitorsEurope's border control is undergoing a significant digital transformation with the full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on April 10...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
New DHS rule could require DNA from every immigration applicant, regardless of ageThe Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule mandating biometric data collection, including DNA, for all immigration benefit...
02 Nov, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
Digital payments eye sharper success rates as biometrics, passkeys replace OTPsOne-time passwords (OTPs), the default second factor of authentication, have been prone to delivery issues, often leading to transaction fa...
13 Oct, 2025, 07.38 AM IST
UIDAI signs five-year R&D deal with Indian Statistical Institute on AadhaarThe five-year research and development agreement focuses on data-driven innovations, including improving biometric liveness detection and m...
12 Aug, 2025, 11.22 PM IST
UPI payment without PIN: Is NPCI considering face recognition and biometrics for authorising transactions?NPCI is reportedly considering enabling UPI payments via face ID or biometrics, potentially eliminating the need for PINs. This move aims t...
30 Jul, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
Inside India's e-Passport: What it is, how does it work, and why does it matterThe Indian government has introduced e-passports to enhance security and modernize international travel documents. These biometric passport...
25 Jun, 2025, 04.56 PM IST
Synthetic identity attacks and account takeover attacks see the highest growth in the BFSI sectorA research report by Experian highlights a significant rise in synthetic identity attacks and account takeover attacks within the Financial...
13 Feb, 2024, 06.58 PM IST
RBI to further strengthen security features of AePS to curb fraudsThe Reserve Bank of India announces plans to bolster security measures for the Aadhaar-enabled payment system (AePS) to combat fraud risks....
09 Feb, 2024, 12.10 AM IST
RBI to streamline Aadhar-enabled payment system, introduce additional risk management measuresRight now, there is no two factor authentication for Aadhar enabled payments, which is risky and the cause for many frauds. The customer ca...
08 Feb, 2024, 08.19 PM IST
SBI, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Kolkata police warn about this Aadhaar fraud; 2 ways to lock Aadhaar biometricsAadhaar biometrics: The fraud does not require SMS or OTP authentication, which is much more concerning. According to the reports, the Indi...
03 Nov, 2023, 03.38 PM IST
Scammers targeting Aadhaar payment system to drain bank accounts: Here is how to lock Aadhaar onlineBeware! Scammers are exploiting vulnerabilities in the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) to empty bank accounts without SMS or OTP auth...
01 Nov, 2023, 03.01 PM IST
Fintechs bank on AI liveness tests to reduce AePS frauds“The software update is happening and should be completed very soon. Once it gets implemented across all biometric devices, it will be easi...
04 Oct, 2023, 06.01 AM IST
Can scamsters hack your bank account if they have your Aadhaar number?An Aadhaar number is linked with a host of financial services and an individual may fear that scamsters may hack their bank account, etc an...
26 Aug, 2023, 01.51 PM IST