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
Bajaj Finserv's AI push; Govt's UPI fixBajaj Finserv chairman Sanjiv Bajaj says the company will launch a dedicated fund for AI startups. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
30 Mar, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Airtel, Google partner to check spam in messages with web linkBharti Airtel is partnering with Google to deploy an AI-enabled spam protection tool on Google's messaging platform. This collaboration aim...
01 Mar, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Airtel unveils AI-powered solution to combat OTP related bank fraudsAirtel has introduced Fraud Alert, an AI system to combat OTP bank frauds. This new technology identifies risky calls where fraudsters try ...
11 Feb, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Airtel unveils new AI-powered protection from bank frauds caused by OTP leakagesAirtel has launched an AI-powered tool to combat OTP-related bank frauds, offering real-time protection to customers. The system identifies...
11 Feb, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal pushes for safer digital paymentsGopal Vittal from Bharti Airtel emphasizes the importance of safer digital payment practices for consumers. He encourages individuals to cr...
27 Nov, 2025, 11.48 PM IST
Airtel's anti-fraud measures cut customer financial losses by nearly 70%Bharti Airtel has reported a significant decrease in cybercrime complaints due to its anti-fraud initiatives, as confirmed by the Indian Cy...
16 Sep, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
Airtel says it safeguarded over 2.25 million users from online frauds in Punjab within 35 daysBharti Airtel has protected over 2.25 million users in Punjab from online fraud within 35 days of launching its AI-powered fraud detection ...
18 Jun, 2025, 08.56 PM IST
Airtel's AI system blocks 1.80 lakh malicious links, safeguards 3 million usersIn a statement, Bharti Airtel said, "Automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband customers, the advanced system scans and fil...
11 Jun, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
Airtel MD writes to banks, NPCI, RBI to join forces against digital frauds; moots collaborative measuresAirtel is proactively seeking collaboration with banks, RBI, and NPCI to combat rising digital fraud. They've proposed a unified front, inc...
08 Jun, 2025, 04.20 PM IST
Airtel approaches Jio, VIL on joint telecom initiative against fraudAirtel is urging Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to join forces in a collaborative effort against rising telecom fraud. Citing over 1.7 mill...
25 May, 2025, 11.31 AM IST
Airtel working on tech to wipe out scam, phishingBharti Airtel is developing technology to prevent online scams and phishing attempts for its 380 million mobile users. About 80% complete, ...
11 Mar, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal pens note on telco's spam-fighting network; says spam crackdown will continueBharti Airtel is actively fighting cyber frauds using network intelligence and AI. CEO Gopal Vittal urges customers to heed 'Suspected Spam...
01 Oct, 2024, 10.01 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
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal warns users about cyber-fraud cases becoming 'alarmingly frequent'"There are several fake UPI apps and ecommerce websites which appear authentic in design through the usage of NPCI, BHIM words and logos. I...
27 Oct, 2021, 03.11 PM IST
Bharti Airtel's CEO Gopal Vittal writes to customers on safety, cautions against cyber fraudsIn a letter to the telco's 307.9 million subscribers, Vittal detailed out how Airtel is carrying out home delivery of SIM cards and caution...
28 Apr, 2021, 06.25 PM IST
1800 series numbers can't be used for international calls: Department of TelecommunicationsDepartment of Telecommunications (DoT) has informed telecom tribunal TDSAT that 1800 series numbers cannot be used for making international...
30 Aug, 2012, 09.48 AM IST