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

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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.
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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.
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Good step by govt of India. The main benefit ("plus point") of SIM-binding for WhatsApp or any other applications Telegram is stronger protection against cyber fraud, account takeovers, and SIM-swap scams.It supports stronger privacy safeguards under India's data protection framework by locking the account to a verified subscriber identity. I never used WhatsApp or Telegram. I use India's own Arattai by Zoho which is already having sim-binding.Arattai is better for Indian data localization and corporate policy transparency.
 

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