Hack of the day: Lock your SIM to prevent fraud and identity theft

Protect your digital life from SIM-swap fraud by locking your SIM card with a personal PIN. This crucial step prevents ...
Android

Android 17 will Make Using SIM PIN Locks Much More Convenient

Android 17 beta 2, which rolled out last month, included strings for a new automatic SIM lock protection feature. The latest Android Canary build brings this feature, showing it off in action. This ...

Hack of the day: How to block SIM-Swap fraud even before it happens

The Times of India' brings you 'Hack of the Day'—a new weekday series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each ...
Android Police

Android 17 could make SIM PIN lock headaches a thing of the past

Android 17 Beta 2 just dropped, and as you might expect, people are already diving in to see what's new. Of course, others are diving in even further, analyzing code to see what might eventually ...

Can someone misuse your mobile number to access your UPI account? And what to do if that happens

A mobile number alone is not enough to create or use a UPI account, but awareness is essential to prevent misuse.

This SIM card scam can empty your bank account in minutes – here's how to spot it and stay safe

SIM card cloning scam: Once scammers gain control of that number, they can intercept one-time passwords (OTPs) and reset ...