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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
DoT plans mobile ID checks to curb cyber fraud
The telecom department has proposed tightening its cybersecurity rules , under which it can now direct telecom operators and other entities like banks, financial institutions, e-commerce players, etc., to verify mobile numbers or identities of users through a centralised platform, in another step to curb online fraud and spoofing. The stakeholders can verify the mobile numbers of users by paying a prescribed fee for using the platform, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed in a draft notification to amend the Telecommunications ( Telecom Cyber Security ) Rules, 2024. "With a view to ensuring telecom cyber security and prevent security incidents, the Central Government shall by itself, or through an agency authorised by the Central Government, establish a MNV ( mobile number validation ) platform and issue directions to authorised entities and licensees, as regards the form and manner in which to participate on such platform," DoT said in the draft notification. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 경고: 이 게임 진짜 중독성 쩔어요. 지금 해봐! Hero Wars 플레이하기 Undo Further, the government can issue directions to phone makers to provide assistance as required in relation to tampered devices bearing International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. The manufacturers can also be asked not to assign IMEIs that are already in use in telecommunication networks in India, to new telecommunication equipment that are being manufactured in India or imported to India. Live Events As per the draft rules, the Central government shall, either directly or through an agency authorised by it, will maintain a database of IMEIs which are tampered, or whose use has been restricted. If the government considers that immediate action is necessary or expedient in public interest, it shall without issuing a notice, pass an order to the telcos to temporarily suspend the use of a mobile number. "The proposed Telecom Cybersecurity Amendment Rules 2025 represent a strong policy move toward securing India's digital infrastructure. By mandating verification of user identifiers through a centralized government platform, the regulation aims to reduce telecom-related fraud and enhance digital accountability across sectors," Tarun Wig, co-founder & CEO at Innefu Labs said. However, the broader implications include potential friction around data privacy, integration complexity, and the cost of compliance especially for smaller digital platforms and startups. "Operationalizing such a system at scale while ensuring minimal disruption and maximum data protection will be a key challenge," Wig said.
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Business Standard
12 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
DoT proposes new cybersecurity rules to combat mobile number fraud
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed changes to the country's cybersecurity framework to reduce fraud involving the misuse of mobile phone numbers. In a draft proposal released on June 24, the DoT has suggested the creation of a new verification system for mobile numbers. This platform would allow authorised parties, such as telecom operators and licensed entities, to verify whether a number is valid and listed in the database of a recognised operator. The proposed platform, referred to as the Mobile Number Validation (MNV) platform, aims to help organisations — such as banks using mobile numbers for UPI transactions — verify the authenticity of those numbers. Entities using numbers to be classified as TIUE Under the draft rules, organisations that use mobile numbers to identify users or validate transactions will be classified as Telecommunication Identifier User Entities (TIUE). The draft also details the cost of validating numbers using the MNV platform. Government-authorised entities will be charged ₹1.50 per request, while other organisations will pay ₹3 per request. The proposed rules will grant greater powers to government-approved bodies and law enforcement agencies, allowing them to access details of transactions conducted through non-telecom entities. Pilot project already underway A pilot initiative is already in progress, according to PTI sources. At least one bank is testing the new validation process, under which mobile numbers linked to fraudulent activity are flagged. If a number is flagged, it will be deactivated for 90 days. 'The history of the number will automatically get deleted after 90 days so that an individual who procures the same number after 90 days is not impacted,' said a source. The DoT has invited feedback on the proposed changes. Stakeholders have 30 days from the release of the draft to submit their comments. DoT measures to prevent cybercrime Earlier this year, the Ministry of Communications outlined a range of measures taken by the DoT to protect citizens from cybercrime and financial fraud. These included developing a system to detect mobile connections obtained through fake documents and launching the Sanchar Saathi platform — available via web portal and mobile app — which enables users to report fraud, check mobile connections issued in their name, and block stolen devices. Additionally, the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) was launched to facilitate information sharing among 540 organisations, including banks, police, and security agencies, to combat misuse of telecom resources. To counter the growing threat of international spoofed calls mimicking Indian numbers, the DoT and telecom service providers have implemented a system to identify and block such calls, which are often linked to scams such as fake digital arrests and impersonation of officials. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also launched the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, while the DoT notified the new Telecom Cyber Security Rules and established a Telecom Security Operation Centre (TSOC) to monitor and alert stakeholders about potential threats.
