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Safer internet Day 10/02/2026

 

  • Safer Internet Day is observed worldwide on the second Tuesday of every February to
  • Sensitize users about safe and responsible use of internet and AI
  • Promote best practices for cyber hygiene
  • Educate users about major cyber threats and mitigation techniques
  • Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is celebrating a nationwide awareness campaign on 10th February, 2026 under the aegis ISEA Project in collaboration with NIC and other agencies at Nation wide.
  • National-level precursor event before the AI Impact Summit 2026 (15–20 February 2026, New Delhi)
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Common Cyber Threats

Phishing

Phishing (SMS/Email/WhatsApp

  • Fake messages that look official and ask you to click links.
  • Goal: steal passwords, card details, banking login.
  • Signs: urgent tone, unknown links, spelling mistakes.
  • Safe action: verify on official website/app; don’t click.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Examples of Phishing Websites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Phishing Videos

www.youtube.com/embed/IwzUsN9u8xk?si=YBUUXtHov2WxEl3t

www.youtube.com/embed/j_J4AL8_hHk?si=ERjVtgiE2o_XLy2i

 www.youtube.com/embed/8c7XlqHj3-o?si=-ceuQ0bNQvhepa4L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
OTP / UPI Fraud

  • Scammers trick victims into sharing OTP or UPI PIN.
  • May ask to ‘accept’ request for refund or prize.
  • Never share OTP/UPI PIN with anyone.
  • For receiving money: you NEVER need to enter UPI PIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Investment Frauds

Investment frauds deceive individuals into investing in fake or misleading opportunities, promising high returns with little to no risk.

lScammers use money from new investors to pay earlier investors, creating an illusion of profits. Eventually, the scheme collapses.

lFake crypto projects promise huge returns but disappear with investors’ money.

lFake Real Estate Investments – Fraudsters sell non-existent properties or promise unrealistic rental income.

 

 

 

 

 

 Fake Customer Care Scam

  • Fake helpline numbers posted on Google/social media.
  • They ask you to install apps or share screen.
  • Never install remote apps for support.
  • Use numbers only from official website/app.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malware / Spyware

  • Malicious apps/files steal data from phone/laptop.
  • Common source: unknown APKs, cracked apps, fake links.
  • Effects: banking theft, camera/mic spying, data leakage.
  • Install apps only from Play Store/App Store.

 

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