India, June 5 -- eSIMS were meant to save us all, but ended up becoming a nightmare for people who like to keep switching their devices occasionally. Even then, they're designed to be more robust in terms of privacy and protection against hackers. So, what are eSIMS? They're digital SIM cards built directly into your device that are designed to provide better security and protection compared to traditional SIMs.

Instead of inserting a physical card, you activate an eSIM by downloading a profile - usually via QR code - that connects you to a mobile network. This makes switching carriers or managing multiple lines quick and seamless, all without handling a removable card. However, hackers have adapted to exploit vulnerabilities in both the...