India To Launch New Domain Name For Banks To Fight Digital Fraud

An anonymous reader shares a report: India's central bank is introducing an exclusive '.bank.in' domain for banks from April 2025 as part of efforts to combat rising digital payment frauds and bolster trust in online banking services.

The central bank plans to roll out a separate 'fin.in' domain for non-bank financial institutions. 'Increased instances of fraud in digital payments are a significant concern,' said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, adding that the new domain system aims to reduce cyber security threats and malicious activities like phishing.

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