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Respect other privacy online | Always follow ethical practices while using internet | Ensure to be polite and kind while interacting online | Ensure to have policies in place for email and internet usage | Never engage in unauthorized access to others' email accounts | Do not misuse other mail box | Ensure to use of computers by strictly following ethical practices | Use your digital devices / gadgets for good | Do not use copyrighted software whitout the permission of copyright holder | Consult your authorities when unsure about permissible use of a software product | Be aware of copyright | Do not access unauthorized computer resources | Check CERT-In advisories on a regular basis | Ensure to guide and supervise children while they use internet | Never snoop around in others' computer files | Ensure to change your passwords regularly | Follow safe online practices and protect yourself from internet attacks | Do not share your personal information with strangers | Naver share your organization's sensitive information over internet | Ensure to report any unauthorized access of computer resources / online services to the appropriate authorities | Secure your internet connectivity with strong password | Educate and help your family be safe online | Never upload sensitive files over internet | Ensure reporting to appropriate authorities any loss or theft of digital device / gadget | Avoid interacting with strangers online | Naver meet online friends in person without family permission | Avoid using bad language and never misbehave while interacting online | Do not download files sent by strangers while interacting online | Read the 'Terms and Conditions carefully before proceeding online | Never download files with double extension/ misleading file names especially from strangers | Ensure to take regular backup of valuable data to avoid data loss due to malware attacks | Do not open emails received from unknown sources | Never share sensitive and personal details like passwoed/ credit card/ debit card details to anyone | Enable spam filter for email | Always scan downloaded file irrespective of life type with updated antivirus before using | Report spam emails, harassment and stalking kind of security incidents to concerned auhorities | Monitor your child's online activities through parental control software | Ensure to enacle browser security settings to block pop-ups and also uncheck auto execution of downloaded software | Enable multi-factor authentication along with strong password for your online accounts | Educate yourself and practice safe internet usage guidelines | Never forward chain messages. Break the chain | Never download executable files such as .vbs, .shs, .pif etc., recevied over email or chat box | Ensure to check the 'view file name extensions' option to have visibility of type of files under a given folder | Do not publish your whereabouts on social media platforms | Never open files with double extension such as bmp.exe.exe.doc and so on | Beware of malicious attachments with file names such as porno.exe, Nude.exe and so on | Know the signs of malware affected computer and disconnect/ unplug immediately | Do not click weblinks in email messages, perfer to type them in beowser | Report suspicious emails to concerned authorities without opening attachments | Ensure t use legitimate and secured websites for email / to perform financial transactions | Ensure the search engine security settings for safe search results | Be careful while uploading personal pictures over social media. Once uploaded it can never be deleted | Beware of fake/ scam phishing messages | Beware of phishing e-mails | Delete suspicious emails without opening/ forwarding | Beware of phishing and fraud messages | Regularly check and empty your spam folder | Beware of fake news, Break the chain | Beware of online requests for personal information. Think before you act | Remember to close all other unused applications before performing any online financial transactions | Ensure to shred sensitive documents immediately after use | Ensure to read privacy policy before choosing "accept and agree" | Use trusted and secured websites which has https:// with lock symbol in URL | Ensure https:// in URL for all online transactions | Always type the URL instead of clicking on links | Ensure to regularly update / patch your web browser | Never share your personal / sensitive infprmation online | Never click links received through emails or messaging software to evade landing on fraudulent sites | Ensure "block popup windows" is enabled in your browser settings | Ensure to disable "remember / save passwords" option In your browser settings | Ensure to clear browsing history after using piblic computers | Close the popup window using 'X' mark at the top right corner and not by clicking any buttons on window | Beware of software that are available for free | Avoid unknown links that offer anti-virus or anti-spyware services online | Ayways check the authenticity of the person before accepting friend requests online | Do not install unauthorized software | Ensure that auto updates are happening regularly for your anti-virus software | Use trusted and authentic websites for downloading any software | Be cautions while downloading any software received through email attachment | Check the validity of the certificate for a website and its issuer before proceeding with downloads | Beware of the files recevied through Bluetooth | Activate safe search in your browser settings | Beware of posting critical personal information while accessing online services | Remember to track and unsubscribe unwanted online services which have auto renewals enabled | Avoid using currency symbols in text based emails, instead use three-letter currency indicators like ( USD,INR) to avoid spam filters | Always perfer the maximum key size supported for encryption by access point | Avoid sending sensitive data in emails | Ensure to check security certificate details of website while carrying out critical transactions | Never reply to lottery e-mails | Use strong passwoeds and never share them | Ensure using different passwords for different online services | Avoid saving credit details while shopping online | Ensure to read vendor's privacy policy to be aware of how your personal data will be used | Ensure to keep your billing and shipping address same for high-value items ordered online | Ensure having security with https:// for websites while doing online payments | Avoid doing financial transactions by clicking links recevied through emails | Before proceeding with online shopping ensure to read the disclosure and privacy policy of website | Ensure to enable and use two factor Authentication for financial websites | Always memorize your PIN and do not write down anywhere | Ensure having https:// with lock symbol in URL in securing your credentials used online | Never leave your computer unattended when logged in to any internet banking site | Ensure to regulary verify your bank statements to act early in case of any fraudulent transaction | Prefer using separate credit card with lower limit for online transactions | Do not reveal your CVV number which is behind credit card/ debit card | always properly logout after completing online transactions | Never access other websites while performing online transctions | Ensure to properlt shred the printout of the account statement accessed at the ATM to avoid any misuse | Never respond to emails requesting for your personal / account information on any pretext | Ensure to properly destroy the magnetic stripe of the bank card once it expires | Protect your personal computer from viruses and other mailicious programs using antivirus software | Avoid using PIN numbers that match your personal information as they can be easily guesses by hackers | In case of theft or loss of credit card, immediarely block the card and inform the concerned authority | Never disclose PIN or other bank account related information to anyone | Never send credit card number, CVV, PIN or other sensitive details through e-mail | Ensure to take proper care while typing Password / PIN to protect from shoulder surfers | Never leave your credit / debit cards unattended and always keep an eye when shared for swiping | Always ensure to take your credit / debit card back after completing the payment | For safer internet banking, use virtual keyboards | Never take assistance from strangers for internet banking | Never use unprotected / public computer for internet banking | Ensure to use strong passwords that are difficult to guess and change them regularly | Update your browser to latest version for safe and secure online transactions | Make it a habit to always remember your password and do not write down anywhere | Ensure to change your passwords at regular intervals | Avoid writing down passwords or saving them on your computer / email | Ensure to change your password immediately in case it has been revealed accidentally to someone | Avoid using the same password for different accounts | Beware of shoulder surfing while entering your PIN at an ATM | Your brain is the best place to store your passwords | Do not reveal your passwords to anyone. Not even to your system administrator / family member | Always use encryption utility to securely store senitive data on your computer | Avoid using personal details such as name, birthplace, surname and so on while creating a password | Never send a password by email, instant message, or any other means of communication | Aviod using dictionary words as a password | The stronger your password, the more secure your information | Be sure that you don't use personal identifiers in your password | Use a passphrase for creating a strong password that is easy to remember but difficult to guess | Never share your passwords or account related information with anyone | Ensure to monitor your account regularly for any suspicious activity to take immediate action | Never save your passwords in the web browser as they can be misused | Run a virus scan before launching any program on your device to safeguard from virus infection | Use a password that is easy for you to remember and hard for others to guess | Ensure that s password has a minimum of 12 to 16 characters | Avoid using public / open Wi-Fi for accessing sensitive accounts by typing in password and PINs | Never reveal paeewords on forums / blogs / social networking sites | Ensure to never mention your passwords to others | Don't write down your password and leave it near your computer | Secure your computer with BIOS/ UEFI password | Disable the auto login facility in your computer | Never reuse your old passwords | Always clear the temporary files/ browsing histroy in your browser after usage | Password is secret key and it is personal, so protect it | Do not get trapped by email phishing frauds | Ensure visited website is secure ( https:// ) before sharing personal informatiion | Share or tear documents with sensitive information before disposal | Never store busniess data on personal drives. Always use organization's storage | Use only known, trusted and secure websites while sharing sensitive information | Never respond to calls seeking sensitive information | Avoid filling forms received from unknown sources | Never click web links received through e-mails. Copy & paste/ type the URL in the address bar to view it | Always scan email attachments before use | Configure email client by enabling security features | Beware of fraudulent websites that leak personal information | Strictly adhere to email policy of your organization | Avoid clicking suspicious links | Be alert of any urgent requests for personal information | Never enter your personal infromation in a popup screen | Be aware …. Phishing can happen through a phone call too!! | Ensure to safeguard your identity and sensitive details while online | It is always a best practice to ensure email communication is encrypted | Do not open / forward link /attachments of unsolicited emails | Disable web browser from auto display of pdf / image files | Beware of popuos luring you with gifts | Be cautious while using public Wi-Fi hotspots | Do not access sensitive information from an unsecured network / computer | Clear browser history after using any public computer | Keep your web browser set to its highest security level | Be aware of fake anti-virus popup alert scams | Always use Alt+F4 or 'X' symbol to close popup message windows | Spread yiur web activity across different browsers for better privacy | Beware of spam emails | Never forward chain messages to avoid spam | Do not trust all that you view online | Do read the privacy policy of websites and online services you visit | Educate children on safe and secure internet usage practices | Exercise parental controls to ensure online safety of children | Be cautious while sharing sensitive information on public hotspots and computers | Always keep your antivirus updated | Beware of shoulder surfing in public places | Ensure to scan the downloaded files before use | Enable macro security settings in all document files | Secure your computer using antivirus solution with regular updateds | Ensure Operating system is updated with latest patches | Disable auto preview options on your mail clinets | Do not open or run an executable program received through unverifies source | Looks out for symptoms like system slowdown… it could be a malware attack | Disconnect an infected machine immaediately from the network | Enable desktop firewall to permit legitimate communication only | Watch out for spam instant messages ( SPIM ) | Do not open attachments received from unknown sources | Always scan the external storage devices ( pendrives, harddisks…) before use | Switch off the internet modem when not is use | Verify system security settings regulary | Be aware of internet etiquette | Regularly check for inintended software installations on your system | Manage cookies for effective data protection | Avoid sharing personal details while using chat rooms | When online, do not share your personal images with strangers | Avoid clicking on links / transfer of files while chatting online | On receipt of inappropriate online messages report to concerned authority or inform parents | always save online conversations for future reference | Never agree to personally meet someone you only got to know online | While online, value the privacy of other users | Be cautionus while posting photos online | Avoid interacting with strangers while chatting online | Restrict access to sensitive information using apporopriate privacy settings on whatsapp | Never oen your whatsapp web on organization's computers / laptops | Be cautious while using external devices to share files | Ensure to take backup of all important documents and data | Always maintain backup of critical data to ensure availability in case of computer issues | Ensure continuous power with uninterruptable power supply (UPS) to prevent data loss / system damage | Safeguard your data with appropriate security measures | Verify and validate your critical documents / data at regular intervals | Regularly delete obsolate documents and data from your system / storage devices | Share unwanted hard copies of documents with sensitive personal information before disposal | Ensure protected access of sensitive data stored on external storage devices | Ensure protection of sensitive documents / data stored on portable storage devices | Maintain multiple copies of critical documents / data backup on different storage devices | Backup your data regularly as per the organization backup policy | Ensure secure disposal of data before recycling storage devices | Be judicious in posting personal information online | Ensure to securely erase unwanted sensitive data | Make a boot CD / flash drive in case your computer in compromised | Ensure to enforce right kind of mechanisms for databackup and restoration | Connect your computer to the internet only when needed | Be aware of latest online scams and frauds | Be cautions while clicking on weblinks / URLs | Ensure operating system is patched with the latest updates | Configure operating system to display file extensions | Ensure that desktop fire firewall is always enabled | Trun off your computer when not in use | Always check if the downloaded file / software is safe before using it | Be aware that your computer can be used to attack other connected computers | Be aware of dangers of posting personal pictures online | Do read the user license agreement of software, before you install it | Use computer locks to secure your computer resources | Use computer hard locks to prevent unauthorized system boot | Set a BIOS password to prevent unauthorized system manipulation | Place computers in dust-free and well-ventilated setting to avoid overheating | Do not leave your PC/ Laptop unattended | Beware of shoulder surfing | Enable secure boot to protect from malware infections at boot-up | Never leave a logged in email account unattended | Regularly delete unwanted/ obsolete emails from your mailbox | Configure your desktop firewall effectivaly | Always keep your antivirus software updated | Secure personal gadgets ( Mobile/ Tablets) from unauthorizes access | Regularly check installed computer programs to avoid sudden system slow down | Secure your wireless communiaction with strong user authentication | Do properly lable the computer / laptop for easy identification | Always maintain an updated version of PDF Reader | Regularly delete temporary files to avoid misuse of personal information | Regularly update mobile with latest software patches | Ensure to share vital security tips with colleagues and friends | Never install unknown or unsolicited software | Be cautious while using online file sharing software | Delete unsolicited e-mails after informing appropriate authorities | Avoid sharing sensitive information while using public Computers | Aviod charging devices using public cables | Always enable pop-up blocker on browser for security | Immediately disconnect infected computers from internet | Shop only at trusted e-commerce websites | Replace obsolete / old systems regularly | Report cybercrimes at www.cybercrime.gov.in | Monitor online accounts regularly to identify fraudulent transactions if any | Ensure to run anti-virus scan before executing any program on your PC | Enable sdesktop firewall for effective protection against remote spyware installation | Enable Bluetooth only when needed | Use Blutooth in a hidden / non-discoverable mode | Set a strong PIN for pairing Bluetooth devices | Avoid accepting unknown bluetooth pairing requests | Monitor paired Bluetooth devices to avoid unauthorized usage | Never postpone or delay the mobile device firmware updates | Trun off Bluetooth when not in use | Ensure secure configuration of all Bluetooth connections | Disable auto download of graphics in HTML email | Disable booting from external media in PC and enable BIOS password | Beware of social engineering attacks on wireless devices | Avoid pairing Bluetooth in public places, especially for the first time | Set a strong alphanumeric PIN to secure wireless devices | Regularly check security settings of your Bluetooth devices | Ensure to change default credentials of your Wi-Fi router | Do enable strong encryption option s in Wi-Fi router | Ensure to change defauit SSID in access point and routers | Enable MAC address filtering on Wi-Fi devices | Always disable SSID broadcasting in wireless access point | Disable auto-connect while use open Wi-Fi networks | Control / Whitelist the devices that can connect to your Wi-Fi Router | Encrypt sensitive data while using wireless networks | Set Security best practices and follow to safeguard your PC | Trun off wireless networks when not in use | Enable desktop firewall while using wireless networks | Keep your wireless devices updated with latest patches | Regularly change PIN on your mobile devices | Be cautious while using handheld devices in public places | Use Bluetooth in invisible mode / trun off unless its required to connect with known devices | Delete the MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) message received from unknown users without opening them | Ensure to encrypt the contents of USB flash drive for better data security | Maintain separate USB storage devices for office use and for personal use | Never connect or use unknown USB Devices / Pen Drives | Ensure to lock / Iogout your computer while you are away | Do not leave your computer in logged in mode | Do not leave your online accounts logged in unattenede | Ensure to properly read your mobile phone's security settings and enable them appropriately | Set a PIN / Password for your mobile, that is easy to remember but difficult to guess | Utilize the restriction and call baring supplementary services provided by mobile operators | Avoid storing sensitive personal data in the mobile, which can be misused if it falls prey to fraudsters | Note down and keep the international Mobile Equipment identity (IMEI) number safely to help tracing the mobile phone if stolen | Define and monitor trusted devices to connect your mobile phone and laptop through Bluetooth | Be aware that even smart phones need anti-virus software | Never open e-mail attachments in mobile devices received from unknown persons | Always have "pop-up block" enabled in your browser | Remember to backup your data before doing any hardware troubleshooting | Educate your family members on the malware issues and security malware to be taken if a device is infected | Never share your mobile device with strangers | Your password / PIN is considered secure until thry are in your memory and not noted paper or device | Disable auto download / open feature in computer / mobile devices | Always allow auto update of Anti-Malware software | Enable mobile device auto lock when it is idle | Never install unknown / unsolicited software on your digital devices | Avoid accessing sites with questionable content, as it often results in spam or spreading virus | Ensure to secure your laptop with cable lock to prevent theft | Cite your sources and paraphrase on your own to avoid plagiarism | Never keep any of your sensitive documents or data on your desktop | Never use pirated software | Always close all other open windows / applications while initiating any online transaction | Remember to logout after you finish accessing your email account | Do not open an email attachment that has objectionable or unexpected subject line | Ignore and delete all chain / junk emails from your inbox | Never download any files received from strangers | Passwords are your personal keys, always protect them | Beware of Skimmers and Shimmers | Remember to report immediately suspicious system behaviors to concerned authorities | Limit your email assress exposure and enable spam filters | Avoid clicking 'unsubscribe' or 'remove link' options which may lead to malicious websites | Avoid using personally identifiable information while creating email | Perfer using contact form in your website instead of publishing email address | Always ensure to delete spam emails without repling and also block the sender | To avoid spam, perfer using [dot] and [at ] as part of domain name while publishing email address | Monitor your server and firewall logs regularly for suspicious access attempts | Remove USB storage devices / pen drive from your computer when you are away | Protect your sensitive documents and portable storage devices physically by storing them securely | Ensure to use different passwords for different accounts | Delete or disable unnecessary or guest user accounts on your system | Always protect your backup media / devices | Regularly take backup and keep storage devices securely at a different location | Never disclose your password over phone or by any other means to anyone | Ensure to close your tampered accounts to prevent identity theft | Always be vigilant while online and any insecure activities that can cost you financially | Always use secure communication while carrying out financial transactions | Be aware of peer to peer network risks and obligations | Ensure that your transaction has ended completely before leaving an ATM center | Beware of hardware and software keyloggers | Be aware and comply with IT Law | Beware of external cables / devices connected to swiping machines | KINDLY CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD PERIODICALLY AS IT GETS EXPIRED IN 90 DAYS | IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES , PLEASE CONTACT - cm.announcement-hry@nic.in | HARYANA- ALWAYS AHEAD | WOMEN EMPOWERMENT | STRENGTHENED PANCHAYATI RAJ SYSTEM-DEVELOPED VILLAGES 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