Telecom
Critical
4 Jun
Aakriti Bansal /
MediaNama:
TRAI is reviewing Airtel's Priority Postpaid plan to determine whether its premium 5G service complies with net neutrality rules. The post TRAI Sees No Immediate Net Neutrality Breach in Airtel’s Priority 5G Plan, Seeks More Data appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Telecom
Critical
4 Jun
Google is rolling out a fake call detection feature for Android that helps identify AI-powered impersonation scams by verifying whether calls from saved contacts actually originate from their devices. The post Android to warn users of AI-Powered fake calls appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Telecom
Critical
26 May
MeitY may notify the final IT Rules amendments by the end of May, even as concerns grow over IDC powers and regulation of user-generated news content. The post Government may notify draft IT Rules amendments by month-end: Report appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Telecom
High
24 May
Prabhanu Kumar Das /
MediaNama:
Speaking about the concerns of age verification at scale, the experts highlighted the privacy & surveillance risks of age-assurance systems, as they have to verify everyone, and anonymity is safety. The post ‘They’ll have to verify everyone’: privacy & surveillance implications of age verification a
Telecom
Critical
21 May
Madras HC stayed Tamil Nadu police's blanket social media blocking orders on X, ruling they lacked individualised reasoning, violated free speech safeguards, and bypassed proper procedure under the IT Act. The post ‘Lack of application of mind & recorded reasons’: Madras HC stays Tamil Nadu police b
Telecom
High
17 May
Prabhanu Kumar Das /
MediaNama:
The US Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act of 2025 in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, establishing regulatory rules for digital assets, splitting oversight between the CFTC and SEC. The post Lowdown: What is the landmark US cryptocurrency regulation passed by the Senate Banking Committee appea
Telecom
High
17 May
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MediaNama:
OpenAI has endorsed the Kids Online Safety Act and new AI safety bills while positioning artificial intelligence as essential public infrastructure. The post OpenAI backs kids safety law, says AI must avoid social media’s failures appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Telecom
High
5 May
A new infostealer malware, MicroStealer, has emerged and is rapidly spreading across the threat landscape. First detected in December 2025, this malware quickly gained traction in sandbox environments. It is actively targeting organizations in the telecom and education sectors. Source: Cybersecurity News
Why it matters: Indian critical infrastructure operators, especially in the telecom sector, must update their threat intelligence and enhance detection mechanisms against this new infostealer.
Telecom
High
4 May
Indian telecom operators are urged to address cyber risks posed by advanced AI systems. CERT-In and banks are actively reviewing these threats to critical infrastructure. Ignoring AI-driven cyber defenses could lead to significant security vulnerabilities. Source: Varindia
Why it matters: Indian critical infrastructure organizations, particularly in telecom and banking, must proactively integrate AI into their cybersecurity strategies to counter sophisticated threats and ensure resilience.