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How CBI busted a national cyber gang that used thousands of illegal SIMs to dupe people

February 12, 2026 12:32 pm

The agency had arrested four accused, including two from a prominent telecom firm, during their probe. All four have since been granted bail by a Delhi court

DoT directive: 5 in 10 users do not support SIM-binding by messaging apps, survey finds

December 13, 2025 11:18 am

While a majority of respondents believe that continuous SIM-binding may improve safety, many are also concerned about the inconvenience it will cause for those using multiple devices.

Why DoT’s SIM-binding directive raises concerns of regulatory overreach

December 05, 2025 11:28 am

The SIM-binding directive has reopened the debate on the scope of the Telecom Act, and how far it allows the DoT to regulate OTT applications and internet services.

Despite SIM-binding, users of UPI apps are still susceptible to scams.

DoT’s SIM-binding directive: What it tries to fix, where experts say it falls short

December 04, 2025 1:07 pm

While the proponents of the directive claim that it makes traceability of scammers easier, experts have pointed out that SIM-binding could run into several technical hurdles in implementation.

Apple to resist DoT order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

December 03, 2025 8:43 am

The order caused a furore both inside and outside Parliament on Tuesday, with a number of lawmakers accusing the government of introducing an app that would act as a snooping tool.

The ATS claimed several suspicious articles were recovered, including SIM cards, mobile handsets, lethal weapons, including swords and knives, suspicious property-related documents and printed material allegedly meant for radicalising and brainwashing youth. (Credit: Pixabay)

DoT’s SIM-binding directive gains telco support, even as WhatsApp users voice concerns

December 02, 2025 6:01 pm

The DoT’s new directive has raised several unanswered questions such as what happens when a user upgrades their SIM card, switches devices, or replaces a damaged SIM.

A new US study found that children who had a smartphone by age 12 were at a higher risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than those who did not yet have one.

Indian govt orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app

December 02, 2025 8:52 am

The government said the app was essential to combat "serious endangerment" of telecom cyber security from duplicate or spoofed IMEI numbers, which enable scams and network misuse.

As telecom fraud evolves in India, TRAI impersonation scams have reached an "industrial scale".

TRAI is not calling: Scammers impersonating officials are fooling even the smartest

June 08, 2025 8:45 am

Cybercriminals are now impersonating officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), creating panic and manipulating people into sharing personal information. In this edition of The Safe Side, we break down how these scams work and how to stay protected.