Hisar: A special cyber security awareness program was organized at Blooming Dales School, Hisar today under the 'Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyaan' run by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Hisar under the direction of Superintendent of Police, Hisar. In this program, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Naresh Kumar from Cyber Cell of Hisar Police participated as the keynote speaker and gave detailed information to the students about protection from cyber crimes and safe use of internet.
Emphasis on cyber threats and two-step verification
During the program, students were made aware about the rapidly increasing cyber threats in the modern era such as cyber bullying, cyber grooming, and unsafe use of social media. Highlighting the importance of two-step verification, ASI Naresh Kumar appealed to the students not to share their personal information, password, OTP or personal photos with any unknown person.
Mantra of 'ABCs of Information Security' for digital security: In the program, important rules of 'ABCs of Information Security' were explained to the students to stay safe in the digital world. Under this:
– Logout the account immediately after completing the online transaction or session.
– Use strong passwords and adopt additional authentication to protect personal accounts.
– Keep your computer and mobile system software and anti-virus updated and remove unnecessary or suspicious apps immediately.
– Do not click on any suspicious links, fake messages or tempting online claims.
Don't remain silent, inform immediately
Do not remain silent, inform parents and police: Students were encouraged not to be afraid or remain silent if they or any of their friends becomes a victim of any kind of cyber bullying, blackmailing or online harassment. In such a situation, immediately inform your parents, teachers or the nearest police station.
Gave information about helpline number 1930
Along with this, detailed information was shared about the National Cyber Crime Helpline Number 1930 and the official cyber portal www.cybercrime.gov.in for filing quick complaint in case of cyber financial fraud or online crime.
Message from SP Hisar: The main objective of Hisar Police is to protect children and youth from the dangers of the digital world and to make them responsible and aware citizens. Safe internet behavior is the most effective way to protect against cyber crimes.