Skip to main content
Government of IndiaGOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Skip to main content
हिन्दी language
  • English
  • हिन्दी
Accessibility
Accessibility Tools
Color Adjustment
Text Size
Navigation Adjustment
Screen Reader iconScreen Reader
MyGov Twitter
MyGov Facebook
MyGov Youtube
MyGov Instagram
MyGov Linkedin
MyGov Whatsapp
Meri Sarkar Logo

Recent Searches

      Close

      शामिल हों

      • समूह
      • कार्य
      • चर्चा करें
      • जनमत/सर्वेक्षण
      • ब्लॉग
      • वार्ता
      • क्विज़
      • MG प्राइम
      • अभियान
      • शपथ
      • पॉडकास्ट
      • मीडिया
      • पत्रिकाएँ

      माईगव राज्य

      • अंडमान-निकोबार द्वीप समूह
      • अरूणाचल प्रदेश
      • असम
      • चंडीगढ़
      • छत्तीसगढ़
      • दादरा और नगर हवेली और दमन और दीव
      • गोवा
      • गुजरात
      • हरियाणा
      • हिमाचल प्रदेश
      • जम्मू और कश्मीर
      • झारखण्‍ड
      • कर्नाटक
      • लद्दाख
      • मध्‍य प्रदेश
      • महाराष्ट्र
      • मणिपुर
      • मिजोरम
      • नागालैण्‍ड
      • राजस्थान
      • तमिलनाडु
      • त्रिपुरा
      • उत्तर प्रदेश
      • उत्तराखंड
      • लक्षद्वीप
      • ओडिशा
      • पुडुचेरी
      • सिक्किम

      माइक्रोसाइट्स

      • ब्लॉग
      • कैंपस
      • इनोवेट इंडिया
      • शपथ
      • क्विज़
      • साथी
      • सेल्फ4सोसायटी
      • ट्रांसफॉर्मिंग इंडिया
      • PM इवेंट्स

      जानें

      • माईगव: अवलोकन
      • माईगव से संबद्ध करें
      • माईगव के साथ काम करें
      • सर्कुलर
      • पल्स न्यूजलेटर
      • टेंडर्स
      • साप्ताहिक समाचार पत्र
      • Meity डैशबोर्ड
      • सेक्टर्स
      • कौशल
      • रूचि के क्षेत्र
      • आयु वर्ग
      • राष्ट्रीय कार्यक्रम
      • आर्काइव साइट्स

      मदद/प्रतिक्रिया

      • संपर्क करें
      • FAQ
      • प्रतिक्रिया
      • मदद
      • हमसे जुड़ें
      • सार्वजनिक शिकायत
      • साइट मैप
      • नियम एवं शर्तें
      • आधार का इस्तेमाल
      • वेब सूचना प्रबंधक
      • ICC
      • MyGov सोशल
      • पॉइंट्स और बैज्स
      • वेबसाइट की पॉलिसी
      user-profile
      Together, Let's Engage In Good Governance 
      Login/Register
      1. Home
      2. Poll
      3. How Cyber Safe Are You–National Poll Series
      Facebook X
      How Cyber Safe Are You–National Poll Series
      प्रारंभ तिथि 19/10/2026 - 13:15
      अंतिम तिथि 19/11/2026 - 23:45
      Time zone: IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
      Login to Participate
      मंत्रालय: Ministry of Home Affairs क्षेत्र:
      Science & Technology
       Skill:
      Cybersecurity Awareness
       रूचि के क्षेत्र:
      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
      7% (127 votes)
      Forward it to someone for confirmation
      3% (58 votes)
      Avoid installing it and verify through the official app/website
      90% (1633 votes)
      Total votes: 1818

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

      Yes
      11% (200 votes)
      No
      69% (1213 votes)
      I was not aware this could be risky
      19% (334 votes)
      Total votes: 1747

      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% (51 votes)
      Refuse and contact the bank through an official channel
      91% (1554 votes)
      Not sure
      6% (104 votes)
      Total votes: 1709

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

      Always
      86% (1451 votes)
      Sometimes
      9% (152 votes)
      I usually approve quickly
      5% (85 votes)
      Total votes: 1688

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

      Always
      71% (1174 votes)
      Sometimes
      23% (382 votes)
      Never
      7% (109 votes)
      Total votes: 1665

      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
      70% (1145 votes)
      Only if something feels suspicious
      18% (301 votes)
      No, I would trust the voice/video
      12% (190 votes)
      Total votes: 1636

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

      Yes
      20% (330 votes)
      No
      53% (861 votes)
      I use different passwords for some accounts only
      27% (448 votes)
      Total votes: 1639

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

      Yes, on most accounts
      76% (1225 votes)
      On a few accounts
      15% (237 votes)
      No
      10% (157 votes)
      Total votes: 1619

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

      Yes
      9% (140 votes)
      No
      79% (1275 votes)
      I am not sure if it is safe
      12% (193 votes)
      Total votes: 1608

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

      Regularly
      48% (765 votes)
      Only when I change my account settings
      33% (519 votes)
      Never
      20% (312 votes)
      Total votes: 1596

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

      Reject it immediately
      69% (1106 votes)
      Open it to check the details first
      29% (467 votes)
      Approve it if the amount is small
      2% (35 votes)
      Total votes: 1608

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

      Install it regularly
      69% (1114 votes)
      Keep postponing it
      13% (213 votes)
      I rarely check for updates
      18% (291 votes)
      Total votes: 1618

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

      Yes
      9% (153 votes)
      No
      80% (1316 votes)
      I was not aware there could be a risk
      10% (171 votes)
      Total votes: 1640

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

      Install it and check
      7% (127 votes)
      Forward it to someone for confirmation
      3% (58 votes)
      Avoid installing it and verify through the official app/website
      90% (1633 votes)
      Total votes: 1818

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

      Call the number immediately
      7% (118 votes)
      Close the pop-up and verify through the official support channel
      89% (1476 votes)
      Click the pop-up to scan the device
      4% (64 votes)
      Total votes: 1658

      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
      62% (1101 votes)
      Sometimes
      26% (451 votes)
      Never
      12% (216 votes)
      Total votes: 1768

      You can also vote through SMS using your registered mobile number.

      SMS Syntax:* MYGOVPOLL<space> Poll Number<comma> Choice Number
      Send to 7738299899
      Example: MYGOVPOLL 6789,2
      * Normal SMS charges of the mobile service provider shall apply for voting through SMS
      शामिल हों
      • समूह
      • कार्य
      • चर्चा करें
      • ब्लॉग
      • जनमत/सर्वेक्षण
      • वार्ता
      • क्विज़
      • MG प्राइम
      • अभियान
      • शपथ
      • पॉडकास्ट
      • मीडिया
      • पत्रिकाएँ
      जानें
      • माईगव: अवलोकन
      • माईगव से संबद्ध करें
      • माईगव के साथ काम करें
      • सर्कुलर
      • पल्स न्यूजलेटर
      • टेंडर्स
      • साप्ताहिक समाचार पत्र
      • MeitY Dashboard
      • सेक्टर्स
      • कौशल
      • रूचि के क्षेत्र
      • आयु वर्ग
      • राष्ट्रीय कार्यक्रम
      • आर्काइव साइट्स
      सहायता और समर्थन
      • संपर्क करें
      • FAQ
      • प्रतिक्रिया
      • मदद
      • हमसे जुड़ें
      • सार्वजनिक शिकायत
      • साइट मैप
      • नियम एवं शर्तें
      • आधार का इस्तेमाल
      • वेब सूचना प्रबंधक
      • ICC
      • MyGov सोशल
      • पॉइंट्स और बैज्स
      • वेबसाइट की पॉलिसी
      उपयोगी लिंक्स
      • MyGov Quiz MyGov Quiz
      • Transforming India ट्रांसफॉर्मिंग इंडिया
      • MyGov Innovation माईगव इनोवेशन
      • MyGov Pledge माईगव संकल्प
      • MyGov Blog माईगव ब्लॉग
      • Self4Society सेल्फ4सोसायटी
      • Campus Program कैंपस कार्यक्रम
      • MyGov Saathi साथी
      Follow us
      Twitter Twitter 33.11 + Lakh Followers Facebook Facebook 15.14 + Lakh Followers Instagram Instagram 30.73 + Lakh Followers YouTube YouTube 7.43 + Lakh Subscribers LinkedIn LinkedIn 1.63 + Lakh Followers Messenger Messenger 1.60 + Lakh Followers WhatsApp WhatsApp 910.05 + Lakh Followers DailyHunt DailyHunt 7.2 + K Followers Public Public 85.5 + K Followers ShareChat ShareChat 82.22K Followers Snapchat Snapchat View All
      QR Code

      Download the MyGov Mobile App Join us in building a New India on the move.

      App Store Play Store
      NIC logo

      © Content owned, updated and maintained by the MyGov Cell. This website belongs to MyGov, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.
      Platform is designed, developed and hosted by National Informatics Centre.

      CQW - MyGov certificateCertified Quality Website
      • Meity
      • Digital India
      • National Portal of India
      • Data Portal

      Copyright © MyGov 2014

      secure-1 - Last Updated: November 10, 2026
      Top
      This website uses cookies to provide a better user experience.
      By clicking accept, you agree to the policies outlined in the Cookie Settings.