Unsafe internet use can expose people and organizations to phishing, viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, business email compromise, and financial loss.
Do
- Be cautious when clicking links or downloading from suspicious URLs.
- Clear browser history after confidential activities or transactions.
- Configure appropriate security and privacy settings for cloud storage.
- Verify the authenticity and identity of social media profiles before corresponding with them.
- Use services that request location information judiciously.
- Avoid posting photos with GPS coordinates.
- Check advertisements and sponsored content on search results and websites.
- Verify the source and authenticity of content before sharing it.
Do not
- Use public computers or public Wi-Fi for online shopping, internet banking, UPI, or other financial transactions.
- Enter email addresses, phone numbers, or payment-card details on untrusted and unsecured websites.
- Trust or share unverified content from social media, messaging apps, email, text messages, or phone calls.
- Respond to messages asking for passwords or other sensitive information without verifying the source.