Under the new rule, the DoT requires messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement "SIM binding", ...

For services like WhatsApp Web and similar browser-based platforms, the new norms require apps to automatically log out users at frequent intervals, specifically no later than every six hours.

WhatsApp’s Windows app sheds its native core for a web-wrapper version, bringing heavier memory use, slower responsiveness and a more browser-like experience for desktop users.

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

Researchers exploited WhatsApp's API vulnerability to scrape 3.5 billion phone numbers. Learn how this massive data breach ...

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

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

Learn the key signs that show your WhatsApp may be hacked and follow this simple guide to recover your account, protect your ...

The move, which also targets platforms like Snapchat, ShareChat, and JioChat, is primarily aimed at closing a critical ...

India’s Department of Telecommunications enforces continuous SIM card verification on messaging apps to tackle cyber fraud.

The order comes against the backdrop of “misuse” of telecommunication identifiers and equipment for cybersecurity purposes, ...