Safer Internet Day: CERT-In and Koo App promote cybersecurity awareness

It is the Safer Internet Day today and the Government of India and homegrown messaging app Koo have jointly sought to

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Feb 07 2023, 13:06 IST

In Pics: Know 5 ways to stay safe online on Google Chrome

Koo — 1/5 Keep strong password: Using a password manager (even if it’s not Google’s) will help you store and use a strong, unique password for each site you log into. Google Password Manager can suggest and save a strong, unique password of gobbledygook (like KZamPPzj43T9mQM). Then, Chrome will autofill the password next time you need it — on any device. Chrome should suggest a new strong password when creating a new account, or you can always right click in the password field and click “Suggest Password.” (Pixabay)

Koo — 2/5 Keep updating Google Chrome: Like every other application, security engineers work to keep Chrome safe against the latest threats, by working on updates and improvements. And these updates and improvements come out at least every two weeks. Chrome checks for updates regularly, and when one is available, Chrome downloads it immediately and then applies it when you close and reopen the browser. But if you haven’t closed your browser in a while, you may have a pending update visible in the upper right corner of the browser window. To apply the update, click “Update” or simply close and reopen Chrome. (REUTERS)

Koo — 3/5 Keep note of Chrome's download warnings: Chrome warns its users about dangerous downloads when possible. When you see a download warning, you can still download the file, but it is recommended not to do so. Computers are often compromised by malware because people misunderstand or ignore warnings. (Pixabay)

Koo — 4/5 Use 2-step verification: Two-factor authentication can use your phone to add an extra step to verify that it's you when you sign in. Signing in with both a password and a second step on your phone protects against password-stealing scams. If you sign into Chrome with a Google Account, be sure that you’re enrolled in 2-step verification to protect your account. (Unsplash)

Koo — 5/5 Use the browser with Enhanced security protection: To be even more secure while browsing the web in Chrome, turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing protection in your Chrome settings. It substantially increases protection from dangerous websites and downloads by sharing real-time data with Safe Browsing. If you’re signed in, Chrome and other Google apps you use (Gmail, Drive, etc) will be able to provide improved protection based on a holistic view of threats you encounter on the web and attacks against your Google Account, according to the blog post. (Pixabay)

On Safer Internet Day today, here is how to trawl Internet in a safe way. (Koo)

Cyber crime is rampant and hundreds of thousands of people are affected on a daily basis by some kind of fraud or the other. In 2022, India saw over 13 lakh cyberattack incidents, making cybersecurity a key concern of all sectors. However, it need not be so. All it needs is to adopt a safer way to surf the Internet.

Raising awareness about this are the Government of India and messaging app Koo. In a joint effort to promote online safety, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Government of India, and Koo have come together to raise awareness about cybersecurity attacks, frauds, and crimes on the occasion of Safer Internet Day observed every year on the first Tuesday in February 2023. The collaboration efforts will help to sensitize internet users about safe online practices through posting infographics, videos, and awareness campaigns on the @KooPolicy, @KooForGood and @IndianCERT official social media handles.

Koo, a micro-blogging platform had previously joined forces with CERT-In during the National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October 2022 to educate and train over 4,000 young people from colleges across India on cyber security best practices.

Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General, CERT-In, said, "Cybersecurity is one of the three focus areas of the Digital Economy Working Group during India's G20 Presidency, and as part of the Presidency, the Hon'ble Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Communications, and Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has launched the "Stay Safe Online" campaign. With the exponential increase in the number of internet users in India, it is crucial to raise awareness regarding cyber hygiene among citizens and for them to stay safe in the online world. In this journey of inclusiveness and the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Koo is a natural partner to reach out to citizens in their local language for this awareness.”

Aprameya Radhakrishna, Co-founder & CEO of Koo, said, "We believe that every individual should have the right to express their thoughts without having to worry about cyber threats, and we are committed to our efforts towards a more responsible and secure online community."

On Safer Internet Day, Koo is taking the lead in curbing cyber attacks by driving awareness through education.

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