DoT says Sanchar Saathi app not a surveillance tool, to come pre-installed on all new phones

    DoT says Sanchar Saathi app not a surveillance tool, to come pre-installed on all new phones

    The Centre has moved to tighten mobile-security norms across the country, directing smartphone manufacturers to ship every new device with the government’s Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said the measure is aimed at tackling mobile theft, IMEI cloning and rising cyber fraud, but stressed that the app is not a…

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    21 lakh scam numbers, one lakh entities blacklisted in a year; TRAI urges users to report spam via DND app

      21 lakh scam numbers, one lakh entities blacklisted in a year; TRAI urges users to report spam via DND app

      The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has blacklisted more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and nearly one lakh entities involved in spam and fraudulent communication over the past year, marking one of the largest crackdowns on telecom misuse in recent years. The Ministry of Communications said the scale of action highlights how user reporting…

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      CNAP Trial Successful: Mobile callers with fake numbers may soon be caught, name to be displayed alongside number

        CNAP Trial Successful: Mobile callers with fake numbers may soon be caught, name to be displayed alongside number

        CNAP Trial Successful: In a major breakthrough towards fighting phone fraud and enhancing caller transparency, a new system will soon be introduced in India, which will make it more difficult for fraudsters to conduct business with false numbers. Referenced as the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) feature, this capability will enable mobile users to view the…

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