This is How Criminals Can Collect Data About You From Just Your Aadhaar Number

In the wake of the recent 'Aadhaar dare fiasco' by TRAI chief Ram Sewak Sharma, a security expert has explained the grave risks if only a person's Aadhaar number falls in the wrong hands.

Once a criminal succeeds in obtaining your mobile number by using the Aadhaar number, all privacy hell breaks loose. The victim's mobile number can be easily cloned to receive OTPs linked to a host of services, be it social media platforms, mobile banking, etc. and all sorts of other scenarios.

And since a person's UID is unique and irrevocable, the privacy nightmare will continue even if the victim changes his/her mobile number. Tap on the first icon below to see just how much data is linked to your Aadhaar card.

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