Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Government Raises Cyber Awareness, Alerts on Phishing and Malware
The government is teaching people about online dangers.
They are talking about things like fake videos, emails that try to steal your info, and bad software.
Scammers sent fake emails to get people’s bank details.
The government wants everyone to be safe.
They’ve given some important tips, like checking if someone’s real before sharing info, not clicking weird links, and using strong passwords to protect yourself.
Government authorities are increasing public awareness of cyber threats.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) marked Cyber Jagrookta Diwas highlighting emerging threats.
A recent phishing campaign targeted Indian taxpayers with fake PAN card upgrade emails.
The Income Tax Department does not request personal information via unsolicited emails.
CERT-In issued 10 cybersecurity best practices to protect citizens from scams.
- Who
- Government agencies and the public.
- What
- Cybersecurity awareness campaign and alert regarding phishing scams.
- When
- Ongoing, with Cyber Jagrookta Diwas held recently.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To protect citizens from cyber threats like phishing and malware.
- Event
- Cyber Jagrookta Diwas
- Government Agency
- CERT-In
- Threats
- Deepfakes, phishing, malware
- Target
- Indian taxpayers
- Phishing Scam
- PAN 2.0
- Method
- Fake emails and websites
- Objective
- Stealing personal and financial information
- Advice
- Follow CERT-In's ten best practices
