The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) held an awareness webinar on cyber frauds, attacks, and hygiene as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Over 190 participants attended the session.
As part of the observance of October 2026 as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), the Telecom Cyber Security Incident Response Team (T-CSIRT), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), organized an awareness webinar on Cyber Frauds, Cyber Attacks, and Cyber Hygiene. The webinar was inaugurated by Sh. Anil Kumar Gupta, DG Telecom, and Sh. Suresh Puri, Addl. DG, DGT HQ, in the presence of Sh. Yashwant Kumar, DDG (T-CSIRT).
The dignitaries emphasized that with cyber threats growing in scale and sophistication, every individual’s vigilance is essential, and proactive digital safety remains the first line of defense in embedding cyber hygiene into personal, organizational, societal, and national cultures.
Over 190 participants from DoT HQ and Licensed Service Areas (LSAs), NCA-T, and NCCS, as well as industry stakeholders such as Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), attended the session. Experts from T-CSIRT discussed topics including cyber frauds and cyber hygiene, social engineering and the cyber kill chain, types of malware, and common website attacks, providing practical insights into how attackers operate and how such threats can be detected and countered.
The session underlined the importance of vigilant digital practices, including awareness of phishing and fraud attempts, safe handling of links and attachments, timely software updates, and prompt reporting of cyber incidents. DoT reiterated its commitment to building a Secure Nation and Securing India’s Digital Future through sustained cyber awareness initiatives.
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