The Indian authorities banned a brand new batch of apps right now. The listing included 14 functions, 13 of them used solely for safe messaging and one other that additionally helps storing pictures, movies and conversations.
This time, the official purpose for the ban is the apps had been largely used within the Jammu and Kashmir union territory for spreading terror and propaganda.
The complete listing of newly banned 14 apps:
- Crypviser
- Enigma
- Safeswiss
- Wickrme
- Mediafire
- Briar
- BChat
- Nandbox
- Conion
- IMO
- Component
- Second line
- Zangi
- Threema
The apps had been banned in compliance with Part 69A of India’s IT legislation. A authorities spokesperson mentioned Overground staff (individuals who assist militants with logistics, money or shelter) and terrorists used the listed apps to speak amongst themselves. The Indian businesses discovered the cell functions would not have representatives in India, and monitoring actions occurring on the app is troublesome.
The apps are nonetheless on Google Play and the App Retailer on the time of writing this text, however they’re prone to be delisted by builders within the following days. The ban can’t forestall customers which have already downloaded the app to maintain utilizing them, however will clamp down on any future makes an attempt to make use of them by way of official app shops.
