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eSIMs are built directly into devices, offering added security—but new digital risks are emerging. (Image: FreePik)

eSIM vs physical SIM: Which is safer and how scammers are exploiting the weakest link?

August 09, 2025 11:44 am

Switching phones or plans once meant juggling tiny SIM cards. Now, with eSIMs, connectivity is simpler yet more complex. In this week’s The Safe Side, we break down the key differences and security aspects of eSIMs vs physical SIMs.

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Want to know how many SIMs are registered in your name? Here's a quick 3-step guide

March 18, 2024 7:36 pm

The Department of Telecom (DoT) lets you check how many SIM cards are registered under your name from the Sanchar Saathi website and notify the government if you want to continue or stop services for a number.

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Criminals use SIMs to download apps that enable encrypted calls

June 19, 2020 11:54 am

They do not use SIMs to avoid being traced through the device’s IMEI number.

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Indian govt allows eSIMs, hikes mobile connections limit to 18 per person

May 18, 2018 12:26 pm

The union government has given its approval for embedded SIM (eSIM) cards both for porting a number, or for purchsasing a new connection.

Aadhaar verdict: Ecosystem hit, govt thumbs up but fingers crossed in tech space

Soon you will be able to check if mobile number is linked to Aadhaar via SMS

March 05, 2018 5:12 pm

Aadhaar-issuing authority UIDAI has asked telecom operators to provide faciluities that can help users verify the mobile numbers that have been linked to their Aadhaar account.

Three held for Rs 2-cr extortion demand

November 28, 2014 1:55 am

He roped in Ajeet and Hemant and promised them good money.

MHA keen to restart international roaming between India, Pakistan

February 08, 2014 1:33 am

The MHA is also likely to start with limited roaming facilities after due diligence.

Rising cyber crime cases: Poor coordination between cellphone operators,banks blamed

September 25, 2013 1:58 am

As cyber crime cases rise,officials blame the lack of co-ordination between cellphone operators and banks.

Cyber theft of bank accounts rising,Rs 42 lakh lost in a week

September 23, 2013 1:38 am

In last one week, three cases of netbanking frauds have come to light in which Puneites have suffered a collective loss of over Rs 42 lakh

Five shopkeepers arrested for issuing SIM cards on fake IDs

September 09, 2013 5:08 am

The police on Saturday arrested five shopkeepers issuing SIM cards on fake identity proof

Premji said that Wipro would partner with the Government "to find a lasting solution for Bengaluru's mobility challenges".

Wipro rejects Karnataka Govt request to allow public vehicles inside Sarjapur campus

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Wipro, a leading company in Bengaluru, has refused to allow public vehicles inside its Sarjapur campus to ease traffic congestion. However, they have agreed to finance a study to find a solution for the traffic problem. The founder, Azim Premji, believes that the issue is complex and requires expert analysis. Wipro has also committed to funding a significant portion of the study's cost.

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