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RBI Tells Banks To Stop Relying On OTPs For Authentication Amid Rising Scams & Frauds

During his latest monetary policy address, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said that the regulator wants banks and fintechs to come up with authentication mechanisms other than SMS-linked OTPs. This in view of the rising number of cyber scams and OTP-linked frauds. But what are some of the other ways in which authentication can be done? Watch

13 Feb 2024
Money

How to avoid being a victim of SIM swap fraud

Being vigilant about the information you reveal to others is the most important thing you can do to ensure fraudsters don’t steal your personal dataAlways use genuine softwares on your smartphone and never tamper with its security settings

4 min read23 Sep 2019
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OTP, OTP theft, Why Not Mint Money

From ordering food to booking a movie ticket, we use OTPs for various financial transactions. OTPs are so ubiquitous these days, you may not go more than 24 hours without using one. This frequent use of OTPs, often opens doors for frauds which could result in your bank account getting emptied. Watch to know how you can avoid falling prey to OTP thefts.

12 Sep 2019
Companies

ONGC, GIP, Tripura govt look to buy IL&FS’s 26% stake in OTPC

ONGC has a 50% stake in ONGC Tripura Power, while GIP holds a 23.5% stake and Tripura govt 0.5%the 726.6MW project is an integral part of the govt’s efforts to develop infra in North-East

1 min read19 May 2019
Money

How to protect yourself from OTP theft

OTPs are a popular method for ensuring security for almost all kinds of financial transactionsOn tapping into the messages and after procuring the OTP, fraudsters typically transfer money from the victim’s account to their own

2 min read5 Feb 2019
Money

Asked to share your SBI debit card details? Bengaluru Police has an answer

A Bengaluru cop has suggested an excellent way to handle such fraudsters

2 min read9 Jan 2019
Money

Aadhaar OTP facility for e-verification of ITR down temporarily

e-Verification of ITR can be done up to 120 days from filing. So the Aadhaar OTP option can be exercised as soon as it is enabled, the income tax department said

1 min read25 Jul 2018
Money

Protect yourself from debit, credit card fraud

If you use credit cards, debit cards or internet banking, you definitely need to maintain basic hygiene while using it

1 min read20 May 2018
Money

Beware of credit and debit card fraud

You don't need to worry if you have lost money through a credit or debit card fraud because of lack of security from the bank

2 min read25 Apr 2018
Money

The web of secure but complex passwords

Life, especially online life, is a complex web. We need passwords to safeguard it but how do we ensure that this security measure does not choke your existence?

4 min read22 Jan 2018
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