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Synopsis Under the new rule, the DoT requires messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement "SIM binding", i.e., linking of services to the SIM card used for registration via its IMSI identifier. If the original SIM is not present, access to these apps will be blocked 90 days from the directive's issuance. Under the same directive, web versions of these applications will log out periodically, no later than every six hours, forcing re-authentication via a QR code scan. Due to a new directive from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), WhatsApp Web will automatically log out users every six hours. The move has received mixed reactions. Under the new rule, the DoT requires messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement "SIM binding", i.e., linking of services to the SIM card used for registration via its IMSI identifier. If the original SIM is not present, access to these apps will be blocked 90 days from the directive's issuance. Under the same directive, web versions of these applications will log out periodically, no later than every six hours, forcing re-authentication via a QR code scan. A user logs in to WhatsApp Web through a browser, by scanning the QR

Key points: SIM binding: Apps must stop working if the linked SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated. Web logouts: WhatsApp Web and similar services will log you out automatically every six hours. Re-login via QR code will be required. Compliance: Apps have 90 days to implement the changes and 120 days to report compliance. Why it matters for travellers and expats If you’re traveling to India or are an expat using multiple devices: Apps may stop working on secondary devices or tablets without a SIM. Switching SIMs between devices frequently may cause intermittent access. Web versions of apps will require more frequent logins. Tip: Ensure your Indian SIM is active and your apps are updated before traveling to avoid interruptions. What the government wants The DoT has directed messaging apps to verify that the SIM card linked to the account is present at all times. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app must stop functioning. Currently, most apps authenticate users only once during installation. Even if the SIM is changed or removed, the account continues to operate. The government says this loophole allows cybercriminals—especially those operating from abroad—to exploit inactive Indian numbers for fraud. Key requirements for

Published on: Nov 30, 2025 03:49 pm IST The government has already notified the Telecom Cyber Security Rules in 2024 and updated them again in 2025. The new SIM-binding rules will rewrite how Indians use their messaging apps. People will now no longer be able to run apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or Signal on a device without the active SIM card inside it. (FILES) This illustration photograph taken on April 11, 2023(AFP) That means no more using WhatsApp on a phone with a different SIM, no more shifting between devices freely, and far more frequent logouts on web versions of these messaging applications. The notification, issued on November 28, 2025, has come into force with immediate effect. Which issue is being addressed? “It has come to the notice of Central Government that some of the App Based Communication Services that are utilizing Mobile Number for identification of its customers/users or for provisioning or delivery of services, allows users to consume their services without availability of the underlying Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) within the device in which App Based Communication Services is running and this feature is posing challenge,” the document reads. The government has already notified the Telecom Cyber Security

MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday it was considering banning popular messaging service WhatsApp, accusing it of failing to prevent and suppress crime, as Moscow pushes Rus­sians to switch to state-backed digital services. Russia had blocked users from making calls on the platform in August, part of a broader crackdown on Western-owned social media that critics say is designed to force Russians onto domestic platforms. In a statement, Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said WhatsApp was being used to “organise and carry out terrorist acts in the country, to recruit perpetrators, and for fraud and other crimes against our citizens.” “If the messenger fails to comply with Russian legislation, it will be completely blo­cked,” it said. US technology giant Meta, which owns the messaging service, did not immediately comment. WhatsApp is one of the two most popular messaging services in Russia, alongside Telegram. Published in Dawn, November 29th, 2025

Russia's communication watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has accused Whatsapp of crimes, including recruiting Russians for acts of sabotage inside the ...

As previously covered on this blog , Meta recently decided to integrate its AI assistant (Meta AI) into its WhatsApp platform, introducing the ability to chat to Meta AI at various points within the WhatsApp app. Its conduct raised eyebrows as a potential abuse of dominance, and later became the subject of an investigation by the Italian Competition Authority (the AGCM). This blog post covers two subsequent developments of that case, Meta’s decision to double down on its behaviour by updating its terms to stop third parties offering rival AI assistants on its platform, as well as the AGCM’s subsequent decision to expand the scope of its investigation and impose interim measures aiming to prevent further harm to competition. To recap: the AGCM’s investigation On the 30th of July 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) filed Case A576 against Meta for deciding “to pre-install its artificial intelligence service on the WhatsApp app”. As detailed in a previous post , Meta’s decision to integrate its AI assistant into WhatsApp was a fairly clear cut abuse of dominance case, so the AGCM’s decision was relatively unsurprising. To briefly recap, AGCM alleges that WhatsApp is dominant in the relevant market for

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his commitment to check rising security threats in the state, vowing to crack down on criminal activities. Ododo stated that the state will not bow to pressure or negotiate with criminals. He pledged to continue taking the fight to those threatening the... Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his commitment to check rising security threats in the state, vowing to crack down on criminal activities. Ododo stated that the state will not bow to pressure or negotiate with criminals. He pledged to continue taking the fight to those threatening the state’s progress. Speaking after an expanded security council meeting in Lokoja, the governor directed that all social, religious, and community activities must now end by 4 p.m. across the state until further notice. He stressed that the directive takes immediate effect and warned that any social event or religious centre that violates the order will face legal consequences. The emergency meeting, involving security agencies, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders, follows rising public anxiety over reported bandits presence in parts of the state. TVC previously reported that two people have been confirmed dead following an attempted attack on Kiri High School in Aiyetoro

National Digital Agency exposes 'SpearSpecter,' a cyber espionage campaign linked to the IRGC, using WhatsApp lures, impersonation and a PowerShell backdoor to target senior defense and government figures The National Digital Agency has uncovered a sophisticated and unprecedented Iranian cyber espionage campaign, codenamed “SpearSpecter,” attributed to a known Iranian threat group linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ intelligence organization (IRGC-IO). The group—also operating under names such as APT42 and CharmingCypress—has shifted tactics, moving away from broad, indiscriminate cyberattacks to highly targeted espionage based on advanced social engineering. 2 View gallery Members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operate at computer stations in an undated image (Photo: Screengrab) In a briefing with cyber researcher Shimi Cohen and Nir Bar Yosef, head of the agency’s cyber unit, officials revealed that the campaign systematically targets high-value individuals in Israel’s defense and government sectors, as well as their family members. “This campaign marks a significant evolution,” said Bar Yosef. “Cyberattacks are becoming more personal and resource-intensive. It’s not just about stealing passwords anymore—it’s about gaining long-term, persistent access to specific targets.” The attackers invest days or even weeks building what appear to be legitimate personal or professional connections with their targets. Common

The investigation focuses on recent updates to the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms and the possible integration of new Meta AI features into WhatsApp. The authority has expanded its ongoing investigation to include Meta Platforms, Meta Platforms Ireland, WhatsApp Ireland, and Facebook Italy. Credit: Cristian Valderas/Shutterstock.com. The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) has initiated proceedings to consider interim measures against Meta Platforms regarding possible abuse of a dominant position in the AI chatbot services sector. The investigation focuses on changes to the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms, which came into effect in mid-October 2025, and the potential integration of new Meta AI features into WhatsApp. Access deeper industry intelligence Experience unmatched clarity with a single platform that combines unique data, AI, and human expertise. Find out more ICA said that these updated contractual terms would exclude Meta AI’s competitors from the WhatsApp platform, raising concerns about possible restrictions on market access, production, or technical development within the AI chatbot market. The authority indicated that such limitations could negatively affect consumers and may represent a breach of Article 102 TFEU. It has widened its ongoing investigation involving Meta Platforms, Meta Platforms Ireland, WhatsApp Ireland, and Facebook Italy. The procedure under consideration falls within Section