Cyber Security Tips: Avoid Opening Independence Day Greetings on 15 August, Protect Your Bank Account

Cyber Security Tips: The time of 15 August is approaching, and on this Independence Day, everyone is celebrating. Many people are seen congratulating each other through social media. On WhatsApp, we keep sending Independence Day greetings to our friends and relatives. While you may have sent greetings to some people, you might also receive some attractive and unique greeting messages. However, amidst all this, you need to keep an important cyber security tip in mind.

Cyber Security Tips

Let us tell you that on such special occasions, cyber criminals become active and try to deceive you in various ways. You may receive various types of messages on WhatsApp, and clicking on them could empty your bank account. If you accidentally forward this message to your friend circle or relatives, the same incident could happen to them. Therefore, you should absolutely not click on any unknown links on WhatsApp or social media.

Sometimes, you receive small site links saying that your special friend has sent you something, and in return, you get a link. You should never click on such links by mistake because these phishing links can empty your bank account, steal your details, hack your bank account, or even hack your smartphone.

Scamming in Various Ways

Let us tell you that not only through online means but also offline methods are used to steal your details. If someone arrives at your home with a delivery order without you placing an online order and wants your signature or asks for an OTP sent to your mobile number, you should absolutely not make this mistake. Your safety depends on your caution, otherwise, you could become a victim of cyber crime.

Where to Report Cyber Crime

If you have accidentally clicked on an unknown link and provided your information there, you should immediately stop the transactions on your bank account and call the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930. If any incident has occurred with you, you should register your complaint on Cybercrime.gov.in.