Under the new rule, the DoT requires messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement "SIM binding", ...

Researchers exploited WhatsApp's API vulnerability to scrape 3.5 billion phone numbers. Learn how this massive data breach ...

Within next 90 days, if the government doesn’t modify or withdraw its order, the way you use WhatsApp is going to change. That is because government is making SIM-binding a mandatory measure for ...

SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the ...

While the proponents of the directive claim that it makes traceability of scammers easier, experts have pointed out that ...

The move, which also targets platforms like Snapchat, ShareChat, and JioChat, is primarily aimed at closing a critical ...

The new rule will make it mandatory for users to keep their SIM card with which they registered a messaging app inside their ...

Water Saci and RelayNFC drive advanced Brazil-targeted attacks using WhatsApp worm tactics and real-time NFC payment theft.

The order comes against the backdrop of “misuse” of telecommunication identifiers and equipment for cybersecurity purposes, ...

On the last working day of November 2025, the department of telecommunications (DoT)—reportedly acting unilaterally, without any meaningful consultation with key stakeholders such as the telecom ...

Digital rights groups say app will need system level access, warn users can’t meaningfully refuse, control or remove it.

A new phone return scam targets recent buyers with fake carrier calls. Learn how criminals steal devices and steps to protect ...