5G scam alert: Researchers warn against rising 4G to 5G SIM upgradation frauds

Cybersecurity researchers have warned against 4G to 5G SIM upgradation phishing scams in India. Security company Check Point said that scammers have been posing as customer care executives of the respected telecom service providers, offering assistance to customers for upgrading their SIM cards from 4G to 5G. Their modus operandi is to send phishing links to coerce victims into disclosing personal and financial information.