India, May 15 -- Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom provider, has introduced a new tool designed to detect fraud on over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms. What sets this tool apart is its ability to operate within OTT networks,a layer previously beyond the reach of conventional telecom security solutions.

Until now, Airtel's spam detection system operated primarily at the mobile network layer, alerting users to potential spam messages and calls. With this latest development, the telecom operator will also identify and block fraudulent websites circulated through OTT communication channels.

This initiative is expected to enhance customer protection against online scams, including attempts to extract personal information o...