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Cyber criminals target weak passwords, fake links, unsafe apps, and careless online behavior. Learn essential security habits to protect your accounts, devices, and personal information from fraud and data theft in India.

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SECURITY TIPS

Essential Online Safety Practices

Following these cybersecurity practices can significantly reduce your risk of phishing, malware infections, identity theft, and online fraud in India.

Use Strong Passwords

Create passwords with uppercase letters, symbols, and numbers. Never reuse the same password across multiple accounts — use a trusted password manager to stay organized.

IMPORTANT

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Turn on 2FA for all social media, banking, and email accounts. Even if your password is stolen, the attacker cannot access your account without the second factor.

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Avoid Suspicious Links

Never click unknown links in emails, SMS, or WhatsApp messages. Always verify the sender address and check the URL carefully before entering any personal information.

ANTI PHISHING

Keep Software Updated

Install security updates regularly on your phone, browser, and computer. Outdated software is the most common entry point for malware and ransomware attacks.

SYSTEM SECURITY

Use Trusted Networks

Avoid banking or sensitive logins on public Wi-Fi. Use your mobile data or a reputable VPN when connecting to any public or unknown network.

NETWORK SAFETY

Never Share OTPs

No bank, government agency, or telecom company will ever ask for your OTP, CVV, or password over a call or message. Hang up and call 1930 if someone does.

FRAUD ALERT

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Cyber Safety FAQs

A strong password is at least 12 characters and combines uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Never use your name, mobile number, or birth date. Use a separate password for every account and consider a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password to keep them safe.
2FA adds a second login step — usually a code sent to your phone — after your password. Even if a hacker steals your password, they cannot log in without this second factor. Enable it on all banking, email, and social media accounts immediately.
Check the URL carefully — phishing sites use slight misspellings like "sbi-bank.in" instead of "sbi.co.in". Real bank websites always use HTTPS. Never click links in unexpected SMS or emails; go directly to the official website by typing the address yourself.
No. Public Wi-Fi at airports, cafes, and malls is not safe for banking or entering passwords. Hackers can set up fake hotspots to intercept your data. Use your mobile data or connect through a trusted VPN app before using any public network.
Act immediately — call your bank's 24-hour helpline to freeze your account and reverse any unauthorised transactions. Then call the national cyber crime helpline 1930 to report the fraud. Change all related passwords right away.