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Telecom rules alone can't stop online scams, entire ecosystem must act: GSMA chiefGSMA emphasizes the need for unified regulations to effectively combat online scams and maintain public trust. Vivek Badrinath highlights t...
What eMudhra security incident means for anyone who shops, banks or pays onlineThe eMudhra security incident raised concerns that cybercriminals could potentially use weak private keys to create fake website certificat...
Booking.com targeted in EU investigation into phishing scams, fraudulent listingsThe Commission, which is the EU tech and competition enforcer, said it opened an investigation following a preliminary probe and after anal...
SEC exposes $15 million alleged scam: How WhatsApp groups, AI trading promises and fake SEC claims lured investorsThe SEC has charged multiple entities over two alleged investment scams totaling more than $15 million. The agency says WhatsApp groups, AI...
European Union vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon MuskThe European Union imposed a significant fine on social media platform X for regulatory violations. Following this, the U.S. government exp...
China can block citizens from leaving over national security or tech export violationsChina has implemented new border regulations that limit citizens' ability to exit the country. These measures target illegal practices that...
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harmMeta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global governm...
Singapore tightens anti-scam rules on social media, messaging platformsSingapore, the region's second-largest economy, lost over $2.8 billion to scams from 2020 through the first half of 2025, Home Affairs Mini...
Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scamsThe move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address the negative impacts of social media, particularly for chi...
Google to label verified investment apps in India amid regulatory crackdown on fraudGoogle will now label verified investment apps on its Indian app store. This move aims to help users identify genuine trading platforms and...
Meta vowed to stop illegal financial ads in Britain; it failed 1,000 times in a weekBritain's Financial Conduct Authority found that during one week in November, 1,052 ads for currency trading and certain complex financial ...
GenAI makes cyber fraud look more credible
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, ...
NPCI highlights common tactics used by fraudsters, shares tips to stay safeNPCI warns about digital arrest scams targeting Indians. Criminals pose as officials to scare victims. They demand money to avoid fake lega...
Telcos, OTT firms lock horns at talks over spam and scamTelecom companies and tech firms clashed over regulations to curb online spam at a Trai open house. Telcos urged for OTT platforms and tele...
Malaysia mulls rules for Google, Meta to pay news outlets for contentMalaysia said on Tuesday it is considering regulations that will make internet giants Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook parent Meta Platfo...
Santander to block UK transfers to crypto exchanges in 2023Faster Payments is the infrastructure which facilitates real-time bank transfers for most UK bank accounts. Pay UK, which owns Faster Payme...
Britain to force Big Tech to combat online scamsThe government said its draft law on preventing online harm would include the requirement for large platforms to improve protection from cr...
Digital currency to abet money laundering: ReportThe growing use of digital currency will result in rise in cyber laundering as hacking attacks and online scams take centre stage on Intern...