WhatsApp ordered to enforce ‘SIM binding,’ log out web sessions every 6 hours
WhatsApp must enforce SIM binding and log out web sessions every six hours to combat cyber fraud, per new government regulations.
The Union government passed directions on Friday (November 28, 2025) requiring services like WhatsApp to only work if users have the SIM card used to sign up for the service in their device, and to log out web-based chat sessions every six hours. The...
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The Hindu
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30 Nov 2025
