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Tech companies including Apple and Google made it clear they would not comply due to privacy concerns

India’s telecoms ministry has rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices

Earlier this week, the Department of Telecommunications issued a sweeping directive to all smartphone manufacturers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile handsets from March 2026 under the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024. Manufacturers have been asked to submit a compliance report to the department within 120 days. 

The Department of Homeland Security promoted its self-deportation initiative using Cyber Monday-style marketing language, offering a free flight and $1,000 to migrants who leave the United States voluntarily.

Apple among big tech companies reportedly refusing to install Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on their devices

With the Sanchar Saathi mandate, India joins a very exclusive club of governments that force undeletable apps onto citizens’ phones. And it’s not the kind of club you brag about joining.

Independent reviewer says need to protect against online threats is now as important as need for robust armed forces

Ditching Rachel Reeves would put spotlight back on real context for decision to drop idea of breaching manifesto

Investigation finds organisation’s leadership over many years was to blame for error, and similar breach happened earlier this year

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Former FBI official says Chinese state-backed hackers ran a five-year cyber campaign, potentially accessing communications and tracking movements of nearly every American.