May17,2025
Remove any app that asks for excessive permissions, especially access to contacts, SMS, or call logs.
Go to your phone settings and revoke permissions like Contacts, SMS, and Call logs from unused or unnecessary apps.
Use trusted apps like Truecaller, Hiya, or built-in features in Android/iOS to identify and block spam callers.
Activate DND via your telecom provider (TRAI’s DND service in India) to reduce promotional and spam calls.
Stick to trusted sources like Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and check app reviews before installing
Enable this feature on your phone to automatically silence or block calls from numbers not in your contacts.
File a complaint with cybercrime authorities (https://cybercrime.gov.in/) and report the app to Google or Apple.
This reduces the chance of being targeted by advertisers or scam networks tracking your activity.
Let friends and family know if their numbers may have been accessed, so they can take precautions too.