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Airtel Launches AI Cybersecurity Platform to Block Malicious Links in Real Time

The service, now live in Haryana and rolling out nationwide soon, protects customers across OTT apps, browsers, emails, and SMS at no extra cost.

The new fraud detection tool is free for all Airtel mobile and broadband customers

Overview

  • Airtel's new AI-powered platform detects and blocks malicious websites and links in real time across OTT apps, browsers, emails, and SMS.
  • The cybersecurity solution is auto-enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband users at no additional cost.
  • The platform uses a multi-tiered intelligence system combining global repositories, Airtel's proprietary threat database, and six months of trial-proven AI algorithms.
  • Initially launched in Haryana, the service will expand nationwide in the coming weeks, according to Airtel's statement.
  • The initiative addresses the rising threat of online fraud, with millions of users falling victim to evolving scams beyond traditional OTP frauds.