Cyber Safety

07/02/2019

Cyber Crime Awareness Programme

30/08/2016

28/10/2015

-:: How Social Media makes you vulnerable ::-
Criminals exploit social media due to – anonymity, unsuspecting victim, lots of information available for misuse.
Sites like facebook etc. refuse to immediately picture, posts calling it controversial humor.
Center for disease control reveals that 1 out of 6 women will be stalked in lifetime.
Stalker can be- ex-spouse, ex-partner, person dated online, co-workers, supervisor, random friend on facebook.
Be careful while Online Banking transaction and online shopping.
Be smart and surf smartly on web.
Follow the instructions of email security.
Keep separate password for email and other online account.
Behave online as you do in real life.
Respect other people’s time and bandwidth.
Make yourself look good online.
What happens on internet stays on internet.
No privacy- post what you can comfortably see published in news paper.

13/10/2015

‘बैंक फोन पर कभी भी आपसे आपके बैंक एकाउंट संबंधी कोई जानकारी, एटीएम कार्ड, डेबिट कार्ड और क्रेडिट का पिन नहीं पूछता है। यह पूछताछ सिर्फ आपके साथ ठगी करने वाला हैकर ही पूछ सकता है’।

22/09/2015

साइबरबुलिंग के खतरे, इसकी व्यापकता और इससे बचाव

16/09/2015

WARNING! PHISHING SCAM!

Another phishing scam, DISGUISED AS AN OFFICIAL LETTER FROM AVA, is currently in circulation.

Similar to the phishing emails which were circulating earlier in August, this bogus letter asks recipients to renew their dog licence and make payment online via a URL. The URL links to a PayPal website. Below is a sample of the bogus letter and the payment website.

If you receive such letters or emails, PLEASE IGNORE THEM. DO NOT GO TO THE URL, CLICK ON ANY LINKS, OR MAKE PAYMENTS VIA THE PAYPAL ACCOUNT. Doing so may give them access your private details

04/09/2015

Cyberbullying refers to practice of using technology to harass, or bully, someone else. Bullies used to be restricted to methods such as physical intimidation, postal mail, or the telephone. Now, developments in electronic media offer forums such as email, instant messaging, web pages, and digital photos to add to the arsenal. Computers, cell phones, and PDAs are current tools that are being used to conduct an old practice.
Forms of cyberbullying can range in severity from cruel or embarrassing rumors to threats, harassment, or stalking. It can affect any age group; however, teenagers and young adults are common victims, and cyberbullying is a growing problem in schools.

04/09/2015

Be smart before using Smart Phone-

01. Set PINs and passwords.
02. Do not modify your smartphone’s security settings.
03. Backup and secure your data.
04. Only install apps from trusted sources.
05. Understand app permissions before accepting them.
06. Install security apps that enable remote location and wiping.
07. Accept updates and patches to your smartphone’s software.
08. Be smart on open Wi-Fi networks.
09. Wipe data on your old phone before you donate, resell or recycle it.
10. Report a stolen smartphone.

03/09/2015

IMPERSONATION SCAM

Beware of scammers who call the public and claim or convince to deposit some amount of Rs. to suspicious bank account. These scammers request for money transfers or credit card details to resolve immigration issues concerning victims or victims’ family members, or to absolve victims from criminal liability.
Government agencies do not call members of the public to request for any money transfers or credit card details. Should you receive such calls, you should take the following steps:

i. Ignore such calls
ii. Do not transfer any money to the caller or provide credit card details
iii. Report the case to the Police

If you have any information related to this crime, please call and report to nearest Police Station
Share this crime prevention advisory and prevent your loved ones from falling prey to this scam!

03/09/2015

"Cyber Crimes"

Technology lets us access information anytime, anywhere. But we cannot underestimate the growing variety and sophistication of cyber security threats. Through this segment, we will highlight cybercriminal activities targeted at users of social media, Internet banking and mobile devices, as well as how stolen personal information can be used to commit fraud.