The Department of Telecommunications has issued a directive that will require platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram ...

The government has framed new rules to curb cyber fraud, requiring continuous SIM linkage and regular web version logout for ...

In a major shake-up for India’s digital communication ecosystem, the Union government has introduced strict rules mandating SIM card verification for messaging apps and automatic six-hour logouts for ...

The Department of Telecommunications introduces a six-hour limit for desktop sessions of WhatsApp and Telegram, targeting ...

To regain access, users must re-authenticate by following the necessary protocol, which includes scanning a QR code through ...

In addition, web or desktop versions of these apps—such as WhatsApp Web—must now enforce automatic logout at least once every ...

Last week, DoT made it mandatory for users to restrict access to popular messaging apps to only active SIM cards. Now, in a ...

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

New Delhi: Very soon, people must link their messaging and voice over IP apps, such as WhatsApp, with active SIM cards as the Central government seeks to plug loopholes in cybersecurity and prevent ...

All communications on WhatsApp, including text messages, calls and media, are end-to-end encrypted by default, using the highly secure Signal protocol. Telegram allows users to engage in group chats ...

In a move to improve India’s cybersecurity, the Centre has rolled out new rules under the Telecommunication Cybersecurity ...