NTA Shuts Down More Than 223,000 Online Betting Apps and Websites
Summary
Nepal Telecommunications Authority has blocked over 223,000 online betting apps and websites to curb illegal financial activities during the FIFA World Cup, coordinating with ISPs and using threat intelligence tools.
Key Points
- Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) blocked more than 223,000 online betting and illegal financial websites and apps.
- The government directed shutting down betting platforms within 24 hours as part of a governance reform agenda.
- The NTA formed a dedicated task force and collaborated with ISPs to block betting sites, especially during the FIFA World Cup.
- The authority uses threat intelligence tools and public reporting channels to continuously identify and block new illegal platforms.
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