8th February 2023, Kathmandu
Recognizing the importance of internet and cyber security, Ncell has taken a bold step forward. On January 7th 2023, they released a powerful video campaign entitled “Mero Internet, Mero Cyber Surakshya“.
The video follows the story of Saroj, a typical internet user who makes mistakes while using the internet. With captivating storytelling and valuable insights, this video will leave you informed and empowered to stay safe in the digital world.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into one of the videos from “Mero Internet, Mero Cyber Surakshya” campaign by Ncell, and discover the best ways to protect ourselves from cyber threats.”
Video Summary
Upon arriving at college, Saroj logs into both his Gmail and Facebook accounts using the same password, which was his name followed by 123. This is a common but dangerous practice as it makes it easy for hackers to gain access to multiple accounts with just one password. After checking his email and social media,
Saroj visits the college cafe for a quick coffee break and forgets to log out of his accounts, leaving them vulnerable to cyber threats.
Excited to share his experience with friends, he connects to the free wifi and posts a coffee photo on Instagram. But little did he know that public wifi networks are often unsecured, making it easy for hackers to access sensitive information like passwords and credit card details. To make matters worse, Saroj also made a payment via his digital wallet using the free wifi.
By making these seemingly innocent mistakes, Saroj has put himself at risk of cyber threats and exposed his sensitive information to potential attackers.
What’s wrong with this?
The common mistakes made by Saroj include:
- Using the same password for multiple accounts and not logging out after use.
- Connecting to a public, unsecured wifi network.
- Making a payment via his digital wallet over the unsecured wifi.
- Sharing the location of the coffee shop on social media.
By making these mistakes, Saroj has put himself at risk of cyber threats and exposed his sensitive information to potential attackers. It’s important for all of us to be mindful of our online activities and take steps to protect ourselves from cyber threats.
Experts Suggestions and Recommendation
Now Let’s explore what are the experts saying:
Yasmine Bhattarai, Unit Head of Ncell’s Cyber Security
Bhattarai, highlights two common mistakes that can put individuals at risk of cyber-attacks. The first mistake is using the same and easy password for multiple accounts and not logging out after use. This practice makes it easy for hackers to gain access to multiple accounts with just one password.
The second mistake is connecting to a public and unsecured wifi network. Public wifi networks are often unsecured, making it easy for hackers to access sensitive information like passwords and credit card details.
To avoid these mistakes and be safe from cyber-attacks,
Yasmine suggests creating unique and strong passwords for each account and regularly updating them. It is also important to log out of all accounts after use and avoid conducting sensitive transactions or sharing sensitive information on public wifi networks.
Instead, use a secure, private network or use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your online data and protect it from being intercepted by hackers.
Nabinda Aryal, Senior Police Officer supervisor of Cyber Bureau Nepal
Nabinda Aryal, a senior police officer supervisor of the Cyber Bureau Nepal, highlighted another two important topics that can increase the risk of cyber-attacks.
Firstly, making a payment via a digital wallet over an unsecured wifi network is a mistake that can expose personal and financial information to hackers.
Secondly, sharing the location of a coffee shop on social media, especially without privacy settings, can give away sensitive information such as location and habits to potential attackers.
To stay safe from cyber-attacks, it is crucial to adopt a secure approach to online transactions and social media usage. When making digital payments, it is advisable to only use trusted and secure networks.
Additionally, it is important to be mindful of the information shared on social media and to take advantage of privacy settings to protect personal details. Regularly updating passwords and being vigilant of suspicious activities can also help protect against cyber attacks.
Wrap Up
In conclusion, the video “Mero Internet, Mero Cyber Surakshya” by Ncell highlights the importance of internet and cyber security. It highlights common mistakes that individuals make that put them at risk of cyber-attacks, such as using the same password for multiple accounts, connecting to public unsecured wifi networks, making payments via digital wallets over unsecured wifi, and sharing location information on social media.
The experts from Ncell’s Cyber Security and Cyber Bureau Nepal suggest creating strong and unique passwords, logging out of accounts after use, avoiding sensitive transactions on public wifi, using trusted and secure networks for digital payments, and being mindful of the information shared on social media.
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