- Change Password of your important accounts frequently (Banking, Email Accounts, Social Media Accounts).
- Use Strong password.
- Different password for different accounts.
- Do not click on any unwanted links. There are many links getting circulated on Email, WhatsApp or any other platforms.
- Avoid Net Banking / Phone banking – Until it is absolutely necessary.
- Temporarily Disabling – UPI based transaction.
- Do not link multiple Bank Accounts with Payment Apps like – Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Paytm etc.
- Use – Trusted Computer for transaction, online banking.
- Use – Trusted Network (Wi-Fi) connection for transaction & online banking.
- If you have multiple bank accounts, then it is recommended to use Online transaction / UPI linking with bank account which has minimum account balance. (for example, 5K or 10K). This is to reduce the risk of loss.
- Disable Online banking for the accounts where it is not required. 12. Social Media Accounts – Secure those accounts where no one can see your personal information.
- Enable 2-Factor Authentication wherever possible.
- Remove Unwanted Apps from your Phone / PC.
- Do not install any application if you don’t trust.
- Keep your phone and system updated with latest patches.
- Remove Apps which collects and stores your Data. Read Agreement before installation or giving permission to application.
- Keep yourself updated with Cyber threat news. You can subscribe to any websites.
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