by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 2, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Risk Management, Technology
In its notice to WhatsApp, the government had expressed concern that the proposed username feature may “materially increase” cases of online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams, and impersonation attacks by enabling bad actors to solicit and message victims. New...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jun 28, 2026 | Indian News, Technology
“It has been observed that a large-scale malware distribution campaign is targeting WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web users. The campaign distributes malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) files through direct messages on the platform,” CertIn said on...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Pension & Social Security, Policy
Alongside clearing legal pendency, EPFO is moving to simplify how members interact with it. The organisation is planning to use WhatsApp to expand outreach and streamline services. New Delhi:The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has sharpened its focus on...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 28, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Technology
A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, which had taken suo motu cognisance of online frauds, including digital arrests, had issued a slew of directions including asking the Reserve Bank of India , the Department of Telecommunications , and others to jointly hold...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 10, 2026 | Indian News, Non-Life, Regulation
“Though this information is in draft form and subject to changes during the ongoing audit, as a precautionary measure and in compliance with good corporate governance practices, the Company is reporting this incident to the Stock Exchanges,” the statement...
