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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Airtel launches free anti-fraud shield for all Mumbai users, protects 2.1 million users from online fraud in 50 days
Bharti Airtel claims to have successfully safeguarded over 2.1 million users across Mumbai from online fraud within just 50 days of launching its AI-powered fraud detection system . The company says its advanced security solution automatically blocks malicious links and redirects users to safety warnings in under 100 milliseconds. The system, automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband customers, scans and filters suspicious links across multiple platforms including SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, email and web browsers. It examines over 1 billion URLs daily using real-time threat intelligence to identify and block harmful sites instantly. When users click on suspicious links, such as fake package tracking URLs like , Airtel's system immediately scans the destination and blocks access if flagged as dangerous. Users are then redirected to a warning message reading "Blocked! Airtel found this site dangerous!" "Customer safety is at the heart of everything we do," said Aditya Kankaria, CEO - Mumbai, Bharti Airtel. "This innovation is deeply embedded within our network, offering proactive protection without requiring any action from the customer's end." Mumbai, ranked among India's most digitally advanced cities, faces growing threats from fraudsters who increasingly target users through phishing links, fake delivery notifications, and spurious banking alerts. Airtel's solution serves as a digital shield protecting families, senior citizens, homemakers, students, and first-time smartphone users. The fraud detection system operates silently in the background, requires no installation, and is offered free of cost to all users. As digital adoption continues to expand across Mumbai, from online banking to government e-services, Airtel's initiative plays a critical role in creating a safer digital ecosystem for the city's millions of users.
Irish Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Domino's text messages labelled ‘likely spam' as new rules come into effect
Domino's Pizza has become one of the first high-profile businesses in Ireland to have its marketing text messages labelled as likely spam following an overhaul of how such communications are managed. On Thursday the communications watchdog ComReg launched a new system aimed at protecting consumers from criminals misrepresenting themselves as legitimate businesses. Companies are now required to register details of their SMS messaging on a database or risk having their communications initially flagged as suspect and ultimately blocked. Irish people and businesses lose about €110 million annually to scammers sending bogus text messages. The scale of the fraud prompted ComReg to introduce new measures. READ MORE The SMS sender ID registry has been designed to protect consumers, services and brands by helping mobile service providers to identify and block fake SMS messages at source. SMS providers will be required to check text messages from SMS sender IDs against the registered SMS sender IDs in the registry. [ Over 8,000 business register with ComReg ahead of anti-scam system roll-out Opens in new window ] More than 8,000 businesses registered on ComReg's register before the deadline on Thursday, with businesses who failed to do so running the risk of having their text messages to customers and potential customers labelled as 'likely scam' after the deadline passed. Earlier this week ComReg urged organisations that had not yet registered their SMS Sender IDs to do so without delay and said registration was 'straightforward and free'. How the wealthy are buying up land to avoid inheritance tax Listen | 22:03 However, the pizza giant, which employs about 3,000 people operating out of stores all over the State, appears to have missed the ComReg warning as messages sent to customers promoting a summer meal deal on Thursday carried the spam warning. The 'likely spam' label attached to the marketing messages would be considered unexpected given the size of the Dominos operation in Ireland and the potential such a label has to harm its reputation and lead to a loss of business. Dominos did not respond to queries from The Irish Times asking whether it had registered its sender IDs with ComReg and if not, why not? It is not the only business to have found its messages being labelled as likely spam, with reports of legitimate sources such as GP practices also falling foul of the new system in is first phase. From October 3rd, SMS messages from unregistered SMS Sender IDs will be blocked.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Hope and Greed Are Tools of Cybercriminals – Public Must Stay Alert: CI Raju
Gadwal: Everyone should be awareWith technology advancing rapidly, cybercriminals are devising new and sophisticated methods to deceive the public. In this context, Cyber Security Bureau CI Raju from Jogulamba Gadwal emphasized that hope and greed are the biggest assets for cybercriminals, and people should remain cautious and vigilant in the digital space. Under the guidance of District SP T. Srinivasa Rao, a Cyber Awareness Day program was conducted on Wednesday at Kottam College, Gadwal town. As part of this initiative, CI Raju addressed the students and highlighted the latest cyber threats and the importance of cyber hygiene. Key Highlights from CI Raju's Address: People should be cautious and not fall victim to cyber scams driven by emotional traps like greed or false promises. He explained how cybercriminals are now exploiting government schemes such as PM Kisan Yojana by circulating malicious APK files via WhatsApp. If users download and open these files, their phones can be hacked, leading to financial loss. He warned students about fraudulent schemes like: JUMPED deposit schemes Digital arrest threats Investment scams Cyberbullying Important Advice to the Public: Never share OTPs (One-Time Passwords), even if the caller claims to be a government official or bank representative. Banks do not ask for OTPs or send clickable links via SMS or email. Inform family members and others in your household about these scams. If there is any suspicion, verify directly at your bank instead of responding over the phone. Do not click on unknown links, especially those received from unknown numbers via SMS, WhatsApp, or Twitter, even if they appear in blue-colored hyperlinks. Simple mistakes can lead to losing hard-earned money, so it is important to act responsibly and not impulsively. Reporting Cyber Crimes: CI Raju urged that any victim of cybercrime should immediately call the national cyber helpline 1930 or file a complaint on the NCRP portal ( He assured that the local police station will take prompt action, increasing the chances of recovering the lost money. Participants: The awareness program was attended by: Cyber Security Bureau Constable Ramesh Achari, Gadwal Town Cyber Warrior B. Raju, College faculty and a large number of students. This initiative aims to empower youth with the knowledge to combat cyber threats effectively and create a more secure digital environment.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
NIOS class 10 result 2025 declared at results.nios.ac.in: Check direct link to download marksheet here
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has declared the Class 10 results for the April 2025 session. Students who appeared for the NIOS Secondary Board Examinations can now view their results online through the official website — This announcement is relevant to candidates who sat for the Class 10 (Secondary) public exams under NIOS earlier this year. The board has enabled the result-checking facility on its designated results portal, where students can log in using their enrollment details. Students can also access their results through SMS and DigiLocker. Keeping the hall ticket handy is recommended for a smoother login experience. How to check NIOS 10th result 2025 Students can follow the steps below to access and download their result: Step-1 Visit the official NIOS result website – Step-2 Click on the link that says 'Public Exam Result' Step-3 Enter your Enrollment Number and the displayed captcha code Step-4 Click the Submit button Step-5 Your result will appear on the screen. Download and print a copy for future use Direct link to check NIOS 10th result 2025 Details mentioned in NIOS 10th Result 2025 The marksheet displayed online will include the following information: • Name of the student • Enrollment number • Marks obtained in each subject • Total marks • Result status (Pass or Fail) What to do after checking the result • After downloading the online result, students are advised to keep a copy of the provisional marksheet. This document can be used temporarily until the original certificates are made available. • The final marksheet and passing certificate will be distributed by the respective study centres. Students should collect their original documents from the centre where they were registered. • If a student notices any errors or discrepancies in their result, they must apply for correction within 30 days from the date of result declaration. The correction request must be submitted along with a fee of ₹50 per change. For further updates regarding re-evaluation, document issue dates, students are advised to regularly visit the official website of NIOS. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
AU Financial Review
5 days ago
- AU Financial Review
Just how safe is that two-factor login code?
Ryan Gallagher, Crofton Black and Gabriel Geiger Every day, millions of people sign in to their email, banking app or social media accounts with both their password and a one-time login code they receive by text message. The codes often arrive with a warning: 'Do not share this with anyone.' The recipients of those warnings, though, have no way of knowing who saw it before it got to them. When companies generate messages with one of these so-called two-factor authentication codes, they almost never send them directly. Instead, they outsource the job, passing the codes through a thicket of intermediaries before they arrive at their destinations. Because of inherent weaknesses in SMS – the decades-old technology standard used for text messages – it is possible for entities that handle such messages to see their content. But the complexity of the system means neither the sender nor the recipient can be sure exactly who's handled them along the way. Bloomberg Businessweek
