Cyber सुरक्षा · Digital Safety Ops NCERT · 2026

./boot cyber-safety साइबर सुरक्षा

Stay Safe
Online सुरक्षित

Cyber safety & awareness - spot the scam before it spots you.

Presenter Vijayant Gaur

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Agenda · रूपरेखाMission modules

ls ./modules आज के विषय

Seven modules. One goal - your safety online.

01Cybersecurity AwarenessजागरूकताCORE
02Cyber Frauds & DupingठगीTHREAT
03Cyber Safety TipsबचावDEFENCE
04POSH & Consentसम्मानRESPECT
05Educational Fraudsशिक्षा ठगीTHREAT
06Reporting Mechanismsरिपोर्टACT
07Q & Aप्रश्नोत्तरOPEN
Interactive - ask anytime.7 modules queued
01 · Cybersecurity AwarenessModule 01 - Core

what & why परिभाषा

Cybersecurity is protecting you - not just computers.

Keeping your accounts, money and identity safe online.

Why care MoneyReputationPrivacySafety
▸ threat model
  • ✓One phone, many doors
  • !Attackers pick the easy target
  • ✓Awareness is the best antivirus
Most breaches start with a human, not a hack.module 01
01 · Digital footprintModule 01 - Core

think before you post डिजिटल पदचिह्न

The internet has no delete button.

Screenshots and archives keep a copy forever.

  • →Attackers harvest your profileName · school · birthday · location · routine.
  • →They use it to guess & to foolPassword guesses · fake friend requests.
Post as if everyone - recruiters, strangers, scammers - can read it.module 01
01 · Password security & privacyModule 01 - Core

keys to your life पासवर्ड

A weak password is an unlocked door.

  • ✓Long beats complex - use a passphraseSome random words: rAnd0m-woRd5-w!th-!6-chAr@ct3rS.
  • ✓A different password everywhereLet a password manager remember them.
  • ✕Never reuse passwordsOne leak = every account.
If a password is about you, it's about you to attackers too.module 01
01 · Time to crack a passwordModule 01 - Core

brute-force benchmark कितना समय?

Length beats everything. Add words, not just symbols.

LengthNumbers
only		Lower
case		Upper+lower
+numbers		+ Symbols
6InstantInstantInstant2 secs
8Instant5 secs1 hour8 hours
10Instant6 mins7 months5 years
122 secs3 weeks3k years34k years
161 hour800 yrs∞∞
 Illustrative - offline brute-force, modern consumer GPUs (2024).
Instant Minutes Hours Years Safe
  • ✓A passphrase = centuriesFour random words → the green zone.
  • !Update your softwareUpdates patch known holes - auto-update on.
Adapted from published password-strength research.module 01
$ ./defend --load module-02 "cyber-frauds" ▍ 02 · THREAT Module Two · भाग दो

Cyber Frauds
& Duping ठगी

Phishing, fake logins, OTP & UPI traps - and the AI making them scarier.

  1. › Phishing & fake sites
  2. › OTP & UPI scams
  3. › AI-enabled scams
02 · PhishingModule 02 - Threat

bait in your inbox फ़िशिंग

A fake message that wants you to click & hand over.

Spot the red flags:

  1. 1Urgency & fear - "act now or lose access".
  2. 2Look-alike sender - amaz0n-secure.in
  3. 3Fake login link - asks for password / OTP.
  4. 4Odd grammar & "Dear Customer".
Fromsupport@amaz0n-secure.in
Subj⚠ Account suspended - verify in 24h
Dear Customer,

We detected unusual activity. Your account will be permanently closed unless you verify here: http://amaz0n-secure.in/login and confirm your password and OTP.

Do the needful immediately.
EVIDENCE_02 · swap with a real phishing screenshot
Hover before you click. Type the address yourself.module 02
02 · OTP & UPI scamsModule 02 - Threat

the golden rule of money यूपीआई सुरक्षा

To receive money, you never enter your UPI PIN or share an OTP.

Scam · "Collect Request"

They send a payment request

  • "Approve & enter PIN to get paid."
  • Approving sends your money out.
  • OTP shared = account drained.
Safe · "Receive Money"

Money arrives on its own

  • No PIN or OTP to receive.
  • PIN & OTP are only for money leaving.
  • Unsure? Cancel & call directly.

Tech tip: verify the PGP signature to confirm a real sender.

Banks & police will never ask for your OTP or PIN.module 02
02 · AI-enabled scamsModule 02 - Threat

the scams got smarter एआई ठगी

AI makes fakes cheap, fast & convincing.

  • →Vishing - cloned voices"Mummy, I'm in trouble - send money."
  • →Deepfake video & audioA fake principal or celebrity.
  • →AI phishing & smishingFlawless & personal - no typos to catch.
Defence · always verify
  • Urgency + secrecy = stop.
  • Call back on a known number.
  • Agree a family code word.
If it's urgent, emotional & secret - slow down and verify.module 02
$ ./defend --load module-03 "stay-safe" ▍ 03 · DEFENCE Module Three · भाग तीन

Staying Safe बचाव

Simple habits that stop most attacks - and how to report the rest.

  1. › Cyber safety tips
  2. › Good practices & reporting
03 · Cyber safety tipsModule 03 - Defence

your daily checklist सुरक्षा नियम

Six habits that quietly keep you out of trouble.

▸ 01 · verify
Scan files & links

Suspicious? Check on VirusTotal.

▸ 02 · inspect
Read the URL

amaz0n ≠ amazon. Check https.

▸ 03 · lock
Turn on 2FA

A second lock past your password.

▸ 04 · source
Download safely

Official stores only - no cracked apps.

▸ 05 · network
Mind public Wi-Fi

No banking on open Wi-Fi.

▸ 06 · patch
Update & protect

Auto-update; keep antivirus on.

virustotal.com - free file & URL scanner.module 03
03 · Good practices & reportingModule 03 - Defence

when something feels wrong रिपोर्ट करें

Reporting fast is a superpower.

  • ✓Tell someone you trustParents, teachers, the IT cell.
  • ✓Report cybercrimeCall 1930 · cybercrime.gov.in.
  • ✓Back up your dataLost phone & ransomware become harmless.
  • ✓Keep social media privateLock profiles; know your followers.
▸ report_fraud.pipeline
step 01 · nowFreeze - stop paying, screenshot everything
step 02 · < golden hourCall 1930 to block the transfer
step 03File at cybercrime.gov.in + tell your bank

Report sooner → more money frozen & recovered.

National cyber-crime helpline · 1930module 03
$ ./respect --load module-04 "posh-and-consent" ▍ 04 · RESPECT Module Four · भाग चार

POSH & Consent सम्मान

Prevention of Sexual Harassment - online and offline. Everyone deserves a safe space.

  1. › What is consent
  2. › Recognising harassment
04 · POSH & consentModule 04 - Respect

what consent means सहमति

POSH protects everyone from unwelcome behaviour - consent is the line.

Consent IS
  • Freely given - no pressure.
  • Clear & enthusiastic - a real "yes".
  • Reversible - anytime.
  • Specific & informed.
Consent is NOT
  • Silence or "maybe".
  • Pressured or tricked agreement.
  • Assumed from the past.
  • Forwarding private photos / chats.
Harassment can be Online - messages, morphed images, stalking Offline - comments, touch, cornering
If it's unwelcome, it's not okay - speak up & report.module 04
$ ./verify --load module-05 "education-frauds" ▍ 05 · THREAT Module Five · भाग पाँच

Educational
Frauds शिक्षा ठगी

Fake universities, admission & scholarship scams - and how to check what's real.

  1. › Fake institutions & offers
  2. › Verify before you pay
05 · Educational fraudsModule 05 - Threat

if it's too good to be true सत्यापन

"Guaranteed admission" is a guaranteed scam.

  • →Fake universities & degreesNot recognised. Check the UGC list.
  • →Admission & scholarship scams"Pay a fee to confirm" - then gone.
  • →Fake placement drivesUpfront charges for a fake job.
Verify before you pay
  • Check recognition at ugc.ac.in & aicte-india.org.
  • Call the official number - not the one in the message.
  • No genuine offer needs cash "to hold your seat".
UGC publishes a list of fake universities - check it.module 05
Recap · निष्कर्षRules of the road

commit to memory याद रखें

You are the firewall.
01Think before you click
02Never share OTP or UPI PIN
03Strong passphrase + 2FA
04Verify before you trust
05Respect consent, online & off
06Report fast - call 1930
Verify institutions · protect your privacy · speak up.recap
Q & A · प्रश्नोत्तरSession end

ask me anything धन्यवाद

Questions?

Stay curious, stay skeptical, stay safe. Thank you.

Cyber-crime helpline 1930 cybercrime.gov.in