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      3. How Cyber Safe Are You–National Poll Series
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      How Cyber Safe Are You–National Poll Series
      Start Date 19/10/2026 - 13:15
      End Date 19/11/2026 - 23:45
      Time zone: IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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      Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Sector:
      Science & Technology
       Skill:
      Cybersecurity Awareness
       Area of Interest:
      Science & Technology
      Created : 19/10/2026

      In an increasingly digital world, cyber safety is everyone’s responsibility. Participate in MyGov’s National Poll Series to assess your awareness of online threats, digital fraud, safe browsing practices, and cybersecurity measures. Share your views and help promote a safer and more secure digital India.

      If you receive an APK file on WhatsApp for KYC, refund or account verification, what would you do?

      Install it and check
      6% (62 votes)
      Forward it to someone for confirmation
      3% (34 votes)
      Avoid installing it and verify through the official app/website
      91% (970 votes)
      Total votes: 1066

      Has anyone ever asked you to install a screen-sharing or remote-access app to “help” with a payment or account issue?

      Yes
      11% (110 votes)
      No
      69% (712 votes)
      I was not aware this could be risky
      21% (212 votes)
      Total votes: 1034

      If someone claiming to be from your bank asks for an OTP to “verify your account”, what would you do?

      Share it if they know my details
      3% (26 votes)
      Refuse and contact the bank through an official channel
      92% (935 votes)
      Not sure
      6% (58 votes)
      Total votes: 1019

      Do you check the name, amount and purpose before approving a UPI Collect Request?

      Always
      85% (853 votes)
      Sometimes
      9% (88 votes)
      I usually approve quickly
      6% (57 votes)
      Total votes: 998

      Before giving an app access to contacts, SMS, microphone or accessibility settings, do you check why it needs the permission?

      Always
      71% (696 votes)
      Sometimes
      22% (221 votes)
      Never
      7% (66 votes)
      Total votes: 983

      If you receive an urgent video or voice message from a known person asking for money, would you verify it separately before paying?

      Yes, always
      69% (666 votes)
      Only if something feels suspicious
      18% (175 votes)
      No, I would trust the voice/video
      13% (121 votes)
      Total votes: 962

      Do you use the same password for more than one important account?

      Yes
      18% (176 votes)
      No
      53% (512 votes)
      I use different passwords for some accounts only
      28% (270 votes)
      Total votes: 958

      Have you enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) on your important email and social media accounts?

      Yes, on most accounts
      76% (715 votes)
      On a few accounts
      14% (131 votes)
      No
      10% (92 votes)
      Total votes: 938

      Would you make a banking transaction while connected to an unknown public Wi-Fi network?

      Yes
      8% (71 votes)
      No
      79% (731 votes)
      I am not sure if it is safe
      13% (121 votes)
      Total votes: 923

      How often do you review who can see your phone number, location, photos or personal information on social media?

      Regularly
      46% (420 votes)
      Only when I change my account settings
      33% (294 votes)
      Never
      21% (190 votes)
      Total votes: 904

      If an unknown UPI payment request appears on your phone, what do you usually do?

      Reject it immediately
      70% (630 votes)
      Open it to check the details first
      28% (251 votes)
      Approve it if the amount is small
      2% (19 votes)
      Total votes: 900

      When your phone or computer receives an official security update, what do you usually do?

      Install it regularly
      67% (598 votes)
      Keep postponing it
      14% (121 votes)
      I rarely check for updates
      19% (171 votes)
      Total votes: 890

      Would you connect your phone to an unknown public USB charging port?

      Yes
      10% (85 votes)
      No
      80% (711 votes)
      I was not aware there could be a risk
      10% (90 votes)
      Total votes: 886

      If you receive an APK file on WhatsApp for KYC, refund or account verification, what would you do?

      Install it and check
      6% (62 votes)
      Forward it to someone for confirmation
      3% (34 votes)
      Avoid installing it and verify through the official app/website
      91% (970 votes)
      Total votes: 1066

      A pop-up says your device is infected and asks you to call a “support number”. What would you do?

      Call the number immediately
      6% (49 votes)
      Close the pop-up and verify through the official support channel
      91% (795 votes)
      Click the pop-up to scan the device
      3% (28 votes)
      Total votes: 872

      Before scanning a QR code placed at a shop, parking area or public place, do you check whether it looks genuine or tampered with?

      Always
      61% (545 votes)
      Sometimes
      26% (229 votes)
      Never
      13% (120 votes)
      Total votes: 894

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