Spams
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What is "Cyber Slavery," a new trap for Indian migrants, and what is government doing to combat it?
Technology | Oct 01, 2024, 07:37 AM ISTIndian migrants are now falling into a new kind of trap in the name of lucrative jobs in the Southeast Asia region. They are being coerced into persuading individuals to invest in cryptocurrency apps or fraudulent investment schemes.
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BSNL follows Airtel's lead, set to introduce AI, ML-driven spam detection
Technology | Oct 02, 2024, 03:49 PM ISTBSNL is constantly improving its service quality to attract more customers. After rolling out 4G services, the company is now working on AI and ML-powered solutions to block spam communications on its network.
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TRAI cracks down on spam calls: Will this finally end harassment for consumers?
Technology | Sep 30, 2024, 02:41 PM ISTBy blocking unregistered senders and sharing data across access providers, the regulator is strengthening its stance against telemarketers who exploit the system. Whether this will be the definitive solution to the problem remains to be seen, but it offers hope for a spam-free future.
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Airtel launches India’s first AI-powered spam detection tool for customer safety
Technology | Sep 25, 2024, 05:30 PM ISTAirtel has finally come up with a new technology which is powered by artificial intelligence and will help customers combat spam. The service is free and will be automatically activated for all Airtel customers, removing the need for any service requests or app downloads.
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Report spam calls, SMS in three easy steps to government: Here's how
Technology | Sep 24, 2024, 08:12 AM ISTThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recommended three simple steps for users to prevent fake calls and messages. By following these steps, users can avoid receiving fake calls and messages in the future.
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No more marketing calls! Government brings new rules in a big relief to telecom subscribers
Technology | Sep 21, 2024, 11:56 AM ISTPreviously, telecom subscribers were responsible for opting out of marketing calls. However, this has now changed, and subscribers will no longer receive unsolicited marketing calls.
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TRAI takes strong action against fake calls: Blocks 2.75 lakh mobile numbers
Technology | Sep 03, 2024, 06:19 PM ISTTRAI’s upcoming regulations demonstrate a strong commitment to reducing spam and protecting consumers from fake calls and messages. With stricter guidelines in place and substantial penalties for violators, the telecom industry is set to become more secure and trustworthy.
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TRAI delays crackdown on messaging service misuse
Technology | Aug 30, 2024, 06:41 PM ISTEarlier, the implementation of these anti-spam measures was scheduled to commence on September 1. However, they have been postponed, requiring telecom users to manage spam SMS for an extended duration.
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TRAI warns of SIM closure fraud targeting users in India
Technology | Aug 24, 2024, 03:43 PM ISTTRAI has warned users about a major fraud occurring in the name of closing SIM cards. The telecom regulator has advised users to disregard any such message or call and urged them to avoid it.
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2G network can cause financial loss; here's why you should disable it immediately
Technology | Aug 03, 2024, 12:34 PM IST2G network is less secure and can be easily used by attackers to unleash fake SMSs with payloads and perpetrate financial fraud. Here's how you can disable it.
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Spam calls: How to block them on BSNL, Jio, Airtel and Vi SIMs
Technology | Aug 03, 2024, 11:19 AM ISTSpam calls: BSNL, Jio, Airtel and Vi allow their subscribers to directly block spam calls from their portals. They also have the option to select which types of services they want to block.
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How to enable spam call filtering on Android smartphones: A step-by-step guide
Technology | Jun 29, 2024, 04:31 PM ISTSpam calls are incredibly annoying in the modern world, especially from new numbers each time. Google Phone app has a feature which automatically blocks spam calls.
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Government takes big step to prevent users from unsolicited business messages: Details here
Technology | Jun 22, 2024, 01:06 PM ISTIn India, countless users are regularly spammed with unsolicited business or commercial messages. The new guidelines from the government are aimed at reducing these messages.
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Truecaller unveils world's first AI call scanner for scam detection
Technology | May 29, 2024, 07:52 PM ISTTruecaller is also considering integrating AI Call Scanner with other communication platforms and devices to extend its reach and impact. This includes the potential development of a chatbot where users can forward recorded clips for detection.
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No more unwanted loan, credit card calls; government working on new guidelines: Details here
Technology | May 14, 2024, 05:23 PM ISTThe government has made preparations to crack down on fake calls related to banking, insurance, and loans that people receive throughout the day. New guidelines will soon be issued for the banking sector, including telecom companies.
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Elon Musk's X set to implement fees for new users' social engagement
Apps | Apr 16, 2024, 08:11 AM ISTElon Musk defended the fee introduction, citing the necessity to tackle spam bots that have plagued the platform. He argued that charging new users for writing access is crucial to reducing fake accounts and automated bots.
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Receiving WhatsApp calls from international numbers? Here is what company asks customer to do
Technology | May 13, 2023, 10:21 AM ISTThe spam calls showed country codes of +251 (Ethiopia), +62 (Indonesia), +254 (Kenya), +84 (Vietnam) and other countries.
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No more spam calls and messages: TRAI implements new rule based on AI
Technology | May 01, 2023, 11:42 AM ISTThe telecom authority has directed all organisations and companies to install artificial intelligence spam filters in their smartphone call and message services. This filter will help the device identify pesky calls and SMSes.
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How to stop the spam calls on your smartphone?
Technology | Apr 03, 2023, 07:45 PM ISTIf you don’t want to download an additional app, many smartphones now come with built-in tools that include an auto spam call block feature.
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Twitter removes 1 million 'spam accounts' each day
World | Jul 08, 2022, 07:49 AM ISTTwitter news: Elon Musk has argued, without presenting evidence, that Twitter has significantly underestimated the number of these “spam bots”- automated accounts that typically promote scams and misinformation- on its service.