Data Breach Compromises SIM Details, Raises Privacy Concerns

State-run telecommunications provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has experienced a 140 GB data breach that has posted highly sensitive telecom data for sale on dark web forums for $5,000. The breach has exposed the vulnerability of the Indian telecom services to cyber-attacks, national security and infrastructure stability, disrupting the communication network and risking several million subscribers.