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Why should the phone internet stop during calling? Government warns, know the reason
Samira Vishwas | June 17, 2025 11:24 AM CST

In today’s digital age, everyone is using smartphones and also knows to run it well, but do you know that keeping the internet on during calling can be dangerous for your privacy? Surprisingly, 90% of people do not even know this important information. Now the government itself has also issued a warning on this issue.

Government’s cyber warning

A cyber security awareness institution named Cyber ​​Dost, which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has posted a warning on Microblogging Platform X (East Twitter). In this, a police officer said that keeping mobile data on during calling can leak your words.

Apps can hear your words

The video clearly shows how some applications can access your microphone when the phone is turned on and listen to your personal conversation. This means that your privacy may be in danger. Therefore, it is very important to close mobile internet while calling.

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Access microphone in google chrome block

  • If you do not want any application to misuse your microphone, then you can block it by going to Google Chrome:
  • First open Google Chrome.
  • Tap on three dots on the top right.
  • Go to Settings and click on Site Settings.
  • There will be an option of microphone access, block it.

Helpline for help to cybercrime

If there is an incident of cybercrime with you or someone who ever happens, then immediately call the National Cybercrime Helpline No. 1930 and file a complaint.


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