Cyber fraud Archives

December 3, 2025 5:35 PM

Sanchar Saathi app emerges as major citizen tool against mobile theft and cyber fraud

The Sanchar Saathi mobile app, launched in January 2025 to enhance transparency and security across India’s telecom ecosystem, has rapidly evolved into one of the country’s most impactful digital safety initiatives. With more than 1.4 crore downl...

November 30, 2025 5:45 PM

Govt Cracks Down on SIM-less App Use to Curb Cyber Fraud: New Rules Issued for App-Based Communication Services

In a major move to strengthen India’s telecom cybersecurity framework, the Central Government has issued fresh directions to app-based communication platforms that use mobile numbers for user identification or delivering services. The order comes a...

February 11, 2025 6:39 PM

Govt to use AI for identifying mule accounts in cyber fraud crackdown: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the government has devised a plan to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to detect and shut down “mule accounts” before they become operational for laundering money through cyber fraud. Addre...

July 16, 2024 9:55 AM

Smishing, Phishing and SIM Swap: Seminar uncovers evolving cyber fraud landscape

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Dubai Chapter on Monday hosted an enlightening seminar titled "Approach to Forensic & Frauds," exploring the rapidly evolving world of cyber fraud and forensic analysis. The event attracted m...

January 17, 2024 12:48 PM

Government to unveil revised IT rules to combat deepfakes

Responding to the increasing threat of deepfake incidents, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will release revised IT rules within the next week. The announcement foll...