India asks smartphone makers to preinstall its cybersecurity app on phones
India asks smartphone makers to preinstall its cybersecurity app on phones
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Centre asks smartphone makers to preinstall its cybersecurity app Sanchar Saathi on phones
The Sanchar Saathi application is currently available to be downloaded from both Apple’s and Google’s app stores, but users have a choice on whether they want to install it on their devices.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked smartphone companies in India to preinstall a state-developed cybersecurity application that allows users to report fraudulent calls and messages, and stolen mobile phones, The Indian Express has learnt. Users should not be able to delete the application, the Department has told smartphone companies.