A SIM card is a very crucial link in our connected world. Without a SIM, you can’t use UPI, access bank OTPs , communicate with anyone, get online and even use maps. A few years ago, an Indian Army ...

If you haven’t experienced SIM swap fraud, count yourself lucky. It’s a relatively new, sophisticated form of fraud that allows hackers to gain access to bank accounts, credit card numbers, and other ...

In the blink of an eye, a hacker can access your phone and drain your accounts. It’s what a Miami woman says happened to her. Patricia Escriva says in early June, a normal evening turned into an ...

During Kaspersky Lab’s ( www.Kaspersky.co.za ) annual Cyber Security Weekend that took place in Cape Town, South Africa, Kaspersky Lab experts discussed the wide spread growth of mobile payments ...

In an era where mobile numbers are directly linked to bank accounts, UPI apps, emails, and social media, your SIM card has effectively become the key to your digital identity. Many users are unaware ...

Telecommunications fraud amounts to over R5.3bn a year, and it is estimated that 60% of mobile banking fraud is related to ...

Dubai Police have issued a warning about a surge in SIM swap scams, with fraudsters exploiting regional conflicts to impersonate crisis management officials. Residents are urged not to share personal ...

Last month, Europol announced that it had arrested seven individuals who were allegedly perpetrators in a SIM Swap scam operation. Described as a Cybercrime-as-a-Service operation, enforcement ...

TRAI mandates a 24-hour SMS block after SIM replacement or eSIM transfer. During this period, UPI apps, OTP-based bank ...

Messaging services like WhatsApp will not work on phones and tablets that do not have a physical SIM present. Here's what the regulation states.