Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced several measures to curb cybercrime, financial fraud, and ...

Cybersecurity experts explain what Sanchar Saathi can and cannot solve as India expands the app to all smartphones, raising questions about fraud prevention and privacy.

Basically, the Indian government wants this app on your phone right now. To protect you from scams, of course.

Google and Apple are reportedly preparing to challenge the government’s directive requiring mandatory pre-installation of the ...

A privacy researcher breaks down how your phone reveals your location, how that data is collected and sold, and how the ...

Overview With rising digital fraud, stolen phones, and misuse of mobile identity, the Indian government has introduced a powerful solution: the Sanchar Saathi A ...

India's mandate requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app on all new devices has triggered a ...

Government-mandated Sanchar Saathi app triggers privacy and surveillance backlash as critics warn of overreach; learn what ...

Currently available in Apple and Android app stores, Sanchar Saathi is billed as a citizen-centric safety tool.

The Indian government’s decision to mandate the Sanchar Saathi application on every smartphone sold or activated in the ...

Some of the app’s functions, such as blocking a stolen/lost mobile, unblocking a mobile and IMEI verification, can also be ...

Patra explained that Sanchar Saathi allows users to report suspicious calls, fraudulent activities, and malicious links, empowering them to protect themselves. The app utilises IMEI tracking to combat ...