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CYBERJul 2India Asks Meta To Hold WhatsApp Username Rollout Over Fraud FearsThe move comes as authorities in India grapple with a spike in cybercrime, with scammers exploiting low digital safety awareness among millions of internet users. The post India Asks Meta To Hold WhatsApp Username Rollout Over Fraud Fears appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERJul 2India orders WhatsApp to halt username feature over anonymity concernsIndia has asked WhatsApp to justify the implementation of a planned feature covering usernames and to freeze the roll-out in its biggest market, escalating a crackdown on messaging anonymity that began with Telegram, according to a government letter. The move comes as authorities in India grapple with a spike in cybercrime, with scammers exploiting low digital safety awareness among millions of internet users. Earlier this week, Meta’s WhatsApp said ‌it had begun a phased global roll-out,...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 2Meta says WhatsApp usernames are safeguarded against scams after India flags cybersecurity risksMeta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.CNBC
CYBERJul 1How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim womenFor years, India's Muslim women have been subject to online abuse.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBERJun 30India central bank mandated use of . bank domains to enhance trust – but its registry leaked sensitive infotheregister.com
CYBERJun 26Why shadow AI risk can be your organization most dangerous blind spot – Inside INdiana BusinessThis article discusses how shadow AI risk poses a significant threat and potential blind spot for organizations, highlighting its dangers.insideindianabusiness.com · United States
CYBERJun 25Digital Arrest scams: CBI conducts searches at over 80 locations across IndiaThe arrested accused were involved in the incorporation of shell companies and the opening and operation of mule bank accounts. These accounts were reportedly used for laundering about ₹2 crore of suspected proceeds of crime.The Hindu
CYBERJun 21iPhone 11 , XS , XR Has A Security Issue Which Cant Be Patched - Trak . in - Indian Business of Tech , Mobile & StartupsThis report indicates that iPhone 11, XS, and XR models possess an unpatchable security issue. This vulnerability presents a concern for users of these devices.trak.in · India
CYBERJun 18Delhi HC reserves verdict on Telegram plea against temporary NEET - linked blockThe Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on Telegram's plea against a temporary block linked to NEET content. This case involves a legal challenge faced by an online platform.livemint.com · India
CYBERJun 17Telegram stops working for existing users in India but remains accessible via VPNTelegram CEO Pavel Durov criticised the move, claiming it impacts over 150 million users and alleging lobbying behind the decisionthehindubusinessline · india