Guwahati, 14 October (HS): A cyber security awareness programme for Sandiksha members was organised at the Battalion Headquarters of the 1st Battalion Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Sonapur in Assam on Wednesday as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, October 2026.

The programme was conducted under the guidance of Vaishali Kaushik, President of Sandiksha, with the objective of enhancing cyber security awareness among members and promoting the safe use of digital platforms.

During the programme, the Communication Branch provided detailed information on various forms of cybercrime, including online fraud, phishing, social media-related offences, OTP and banking fraud, and the misuse of personal information. The participants were also sensitised to essential security measures and precautions to protect themselves against cyber threats.

The members were advised to use strong passwords, refrain from sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) and confidential banking details with anyone, and exercise caution while dealing with suspicious links, unknown calls and fraudulent online messages.

The programme emphasised the importance of identifying potential cyber threats, adopting preventive measures and ensuring a safe and secure digital environment.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash