This was done jointly by the NCSC and the Home Ministry, after which serious concerns were raised about national security. Now the government is reviewing various aspects of this issue and possibilities of replacing old SIM cards are being explored.
फिर लगेंगी लंबी कतारें, बदले जाएंगे सभी पुराने सिम कार्ड, तैयारी में सरकार
If the SIM being used in your mobile is also very old, then it may have to be changed. According to some reports, after the investigation by the National Cyber Security Coordinator and the Home Ministry, the government is now considering to replace the old SIM card. India’s top cyber security agency has detected the presence of Chinese origin chipsets in some SIM cards.
SIM cards are storing data
According to some news reporters, investigation has revealed that these Chinese chipsets store data related to the subscriber’s identity. Which poses a security risk. Due to this suspicion, the government is considering replacing these old SIM cards. However, it has not been officially confirmed yet.
Do you know why the government can do this?
Cases of cyber fraud are increasing rapidly. To stop them, continuous efforts are made by the government. If there is a risk of data leak from Chinese chipsets in old SIM cards and the government gets information about this, then the government can issue an order to replace these SIM cards keeping cyber security in mind.
Due to the tense relations between India and China, the government is reducing dependence on foreign technology. If the old SIM cards are manufactured outside the country, then a plan can be made to replace them with new SIM cards made with secure and indigenous technology.
According to the data, there are about 115 crore mobile users in the country. If Chinese chips are being used in the SIM of some of these mobiles, then it can be a serious issue related to cyber security. Earlier, the government has banned Chinese device manufacturers Huawei and ZTE etc.
Preparations are going on
Some reporters are also saying that the NCSC is talking to the officials of the country’s major telecom companies in this matter. The government is in talks to replace the old SIM cards and remove the security flaws of these SIM cards.
There has been no official statement from the government or the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Some reports have said that this step is under consideration, but a final decision to implement it has not been taken.
Companies like Airtel, Jio, VI and BSNL have already been instructed to tighten the KYC process and make dealer verification mandatory. The government has already launched the Sanchar Sathi portal, where users can check the details of SIMs registered in their name.
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