Security News WhatsApp May Stop Working Without Registered SIM Under New Rules

[Parkinsond]

Content source

https://cybersecuritynews.com/whatsapp-stop-working-without-registered-sim/

The requirement, known as SIM-binding, means an account must remain connected to the active SIM associated with its registered mobile number.
Unlike a one-time text verification code, this creates an ongoing link between the messaging service and the SIM installed in the device.

Messaging accounts can still work after the associated SIM is removed or deactivated.
DoT says criminals exploit this gap to operate accounts remotely, including from outside India, while using Indian numbers for phishing, investment fraud and fake government calls.

WhatsApp May Stop Working Without Registered SIM Under New Rules

WhatsApp users may need to keep their registered SIM active, affecting secondary phones, tablets, and SIM-free devices.

cybersecuritynews.com

 

[Wrecker4923]

Not just Whatsapp:

Its (DoT's) official explanation names WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, Arattai, ShareChat, Josh and JioChat among the covered services.

Sorta beats Signal’s ongoing attempt to offer accounts without a phone number by replacing it with a one-time payment.

 

[Parkinsond]

Not just Whatsapp:

Sorta beats Signal’s ongoing attempt to offer accounts without a phone number by replacing it with a one-time payment.

Usability vs Security

 

[Marko :)]

India only.

 

[stonjean633]

India only.

And that country accounts to 17.8% of humanity on Earth. Pretty Big Market.