General Internet Safety Precautions

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.