DoT proposes changes in cyber security rules to curb frauds by misusing phone numbers

The Department of Telecom is proposing new cyber security rules to combat mobile phone fraud. A new platform will validate phone numbers used by entities like banks for transactions. Authorized entities will pay ₹1.5 per validation request, while others pay ₹3. A pilot project is underway to flag fraudulent numbers, deactivating them for 90 days.