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KC Venugopal accuses Modi government of targeting his phone with 'malicious spyware'
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal accused the Modi government of targeting his phone with spyware. He vowed to oppose the breach of privacy, sharing Apple's warning message. Venugopal slammed the government for unconstitutional actions against political opponents, emphasising people's rejection of attacks on the Constitution. Apple's message detected ongoing global mercenary spyware attacks, cautioning targeted users in 98 countries. Venugopal said he would to fight against such breaches of privacy.
WhatsApp inks deal with Tanla to detect and curb scams
WhatsApp and Tanla Platforms have joined forces to combat scams by identifying fraudulent phone numbers. Through Tanla's AI-based solution, Wisely ATP, real-time signals on potential fraud will be shared with WhatsApp for action.
Apple warns some Indian iPhone users of possible mercenary spyware attack
Apple has alerted iPhone users in India about potential Pegasus-like spyware attacks. These sophisticated attacks are rare and costly, targeting a small number of individuals globally. The government and Apple have not yet responded to the notifications. Previous vulnerabilities in Apple's Safari web browser were flagged by Cert-In.
Banking Trojan malware affects Android phone users; more deadly than its previous form
The Trojan Medusa is back and is now more deadly. It is tough to detect and is wreaking havoc in phones across the US and Europe. It raises the importance of cyber security.
Telangana phone-tapping case: HC judge, family were under surveillance during BRS regime: Police
Hyderabad Police reveal details of illegal phone tapping during previous regime, involving political leaders and a High Court Judge. Accused officers arrested for erasing evidence and conducting unauthorized surveillance. Investigation ongoing with plans for supplementary charge sheets.
CXO-level shifts rearrange top deck at Indian startups
The world of startups witnessed a series of top-level movements in the first half of 2024, including Naveen Tahilyani taking the helm as CEO of Tata Digital and the resignation of Surinder Chawla, managing director and chief executive officer of Paytm Payments Bank.
New Mobile Number Portability rules to come into effect from Monday. Here's what it means for you
New MP rules from July 1: TRAI enhances telecom security with new Mobile Number Portability rules starting July 1, 2024. The amendments introduce a seven-day waiting period for Unique Porting Codes (UPCs) to combat SIM swap fraud, ensuring only genuine requests are processed and safeguarding mobile numbers from misuse and theft.
10 Best Selling Mobile Phones of June 2024: Explore brands like OnePlus, Redmi, Samsung and more
If you are struggling to make up your mind about which smartphone to buy, then you are at the right place. Make sure to check out Amazon’s curated list of of this month’s best-selling mobile phones that come with massive batteries, advanced processors and a high-quality camera among other features.
Paying for numbers is a crank call, TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has suggested charging for telephone numbers due to their finite nature. Despite the potential to increase capacity by adding digits, the growing use of numbers for machine communication poses a challenge. Transitioning to a new numbering system incurs costs, making numbers a limited resource over time. While depopulation and efficient recycling could suffice for humans, the machine-driven demand complicates differential pricing. An alternative approach could involve randomization, similar to the internet, to manage the finite availability of telephone numbers.
Want a new phone number? It might come at a cost as Trai mulls fee
TRAI is considering implementing charges on smartphone and landline numbers, following a proposal to regulate numbering resources. TRAI views phone numbers as valuable public resources and suggests charging mobile operators, who may then pass on these costs to users. Potential charging methods include one-time or recurring fees per number or conducting auctions for vanity numbers. TRAI also contemplates penalties for operators holding unused numbers.
Trai reviewing norms for inactive landline and mobile connections, seeks feedback
The telecom regulator is seeking input on defining inactive landline and mobile connections as part of a discussion paper for a revised national numbering plan. It also seeks industry suggestions on reusing numbering resources from inactive connections.
IRDAI cracks down on fraudulent tele-callers; Check list of TRAI-assigned phone numbers insurers must use for customer calls
The IRDAI has instructed insurance companies and insurance intermediaries not to call customers from a standard 10-digit mobile number in an effort to take harsh measures against fraudulent telecallers.
Top technology, aviation companies may dial DoT for service call numbers
As more businesses in sectors such as ride-hailing, food-tech, quick grocery commerce, as well as social media adopt voice calls as an option to authenticate users, it makes sense for them to differentiate themselves from fraud numbers. The department of telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday allocated 160 numbering series for transactional and service calls made by businesses for commercial purposes. This was done mainly to protect mobile phone users from the surging nuisance of pesky calls and messages, which also lead to financial fr
Apple to add Japan's 'My Number' ID card function to iPhone, Japan official says
Apple CEO Tim Cook agrees to put Japan's 'My Number' ID functions on iPhones at the request of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, aiming to integrate tax and social security data for administrative efficiency.
Govt planning new way to save you from bank and other financial scams
Amidst the surge in phone call scams, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has unveiled a new solution to differentiate between authentic calls and those orchestrated by fraudsters. As per reports from ToI, the DoT has designated a distinct 10-digit numbering series commencing with 160 for service and transactional calls originating from governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions.
Govt bodies and banks to use 160 and 161 numbering series for service calls: DoT
The demarcation will largely benefit financial institutions such as bank to alert customers on use cases such as credit card payment reminders. Previously, subscribers had stopped receiving transactional calls assuming that a number originating from 140 would be spam.
Govt working to block international spoof calls duping Indians
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the Department of Telecom (DoT) are collaborating to block spoof calls originating from outside India, particularly those claiming digital arrests by agencies like the NCB or CBI. They are also partnering with Microsoft to curb the misuse of logos of Indian enforcement agencies by scamsters. Many cases involve callers impersonating law enforcement personnel to extort money, with thousands of Skype IDs created for this purpose.
PNB warns customers not to trust phone numbers, addresses found through these modes; puts limits on these transactions
PNB has noticed that some unscrupulous individuals have pretended to be Punjab National Bank officials on phone calls and SMS messages, using our name and brand while purporting to be promoting fake products in an attempt to deceive consumers.
Govt asks Jio, Airtel, Idea to block 28,000 phones, verify 20 lakh numbers
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has directed major telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets allegedly linked to cyber crimes. This action is part of a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Police to combat the misuse of telecom resources. The DoT has also instructed telecom companies to immediately reverify 20 lakh mobile connections. Measures such as the Chakshu portal and blocking of suspicious mobile numbers and IMEIs have been taken to combat telecom fraud.
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