WhatsApp deploys AI to block 'digital arrest' scams targeting seniors
NewsBytes | April 29, 2026 8:39 PM CST
India plans biometric SIM verification
To catch scams faster, WhatsApp is working with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and boosting its AI systems to flag impersonators and warn users.
Looking ahead, India plans to roll out biometric SIM verification and a nationwide SIM tracking system before December 2026, while telecom companies are being urged to tighten up identity checks for better security all around.
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