Under the new rule, the DoT requires messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement "SIM binding", i.e., linking of services to the SIM card used for registration via its IMSI ...

SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app will stop functioning.

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 ...

The Department of Telecommunications has directed major messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, to ...

India's new SIM binding rule could potentially alter the functioning of messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, impacting everyday users.

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

New analysis reveals a mass-scale campaign leveraging WhatsApp Web, social engineering In recent weeks, a new global scam campaign dubbed 'HackOnChat' has been uncovered by cybersecurity firm CTM360.

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

From app-less mixed-reality content to 10X engagement, Flam is turning QR codes into fully interactive brand experiences and ...

The Indian government mandates WhatsApp accounts to remain linked to active SIM cards to enhance cybersecurity. This move aims to reduce online fraud but faces criticism over its effectiveness and ...

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 ...

Phishing websites continue to evolve, growing smarter, faster, and more convincing with the help of AI and advanced ...