Cyber Safety: 1.5 Crore Mobile Numbers, 27 Lakh WhatsApp Accounts Blocked Nationwide

• The central government has blocked over 1.50 crore mobile numbers and suspended 27 lakh WhatsApp accounts linked to cyber fraud through the Sanchar Saathi App.
• More than two crore additional mobile connections were disconnected after verification, significantly reducing fraud incidents.
• Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted Sanchar Saathi's role in curbing digital fraud beyond just mobile connections, allowing users to check SIM cards registered under their name.
• The government launched iCORE, an advanced intelligence platform, to prevent spoof calls, leading to a 95% reduction in such calls.
• A new Financial Fraud Risk Indicators system integrates banks and financial institutions to prevent phishing, SIM swap, and illegal transactions by issuing early alerts.

Why It Matters: Government blocks millions of mobile numbers and WhatsApp accounts, introduces apps to combat cyber fraud.