The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has urged people to follow basic digital safety practices. These include keeping data backups, using genuine operating systems and setting strong, unique passwords for online accounts.
\n\nAs part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the ministry has shown the importance of keeping data safe from cyberattacks.
\n\n“Strong cyber hygiene starts with the basics,” MeitY wrote on social media platform X. “Keep secure backups, protect them with strong credentials, and always use genuine operating systems and trusted software.”
\n\nStrong cyber hygiene starts with the basics.
\n\nOne important step is to keep at least one backup of your data disconnected from your devices. This can help protect your files from ransomware attacks, in which hackers lock your data and demand money to restore access.
\n\nUsers should keep at least one backup disconnected from their devices. This can help protect their files from ransomware attacks, in which hackers lock data and demand money to restore access.
\n\nIt is also important to store backup passwords, recovery codes and encryption keys in a safe place, separate from the backup itself.
\n\nUsers should check their backups regularly to make sure the files are complete and up to date.
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