The Ministry of Electronics and Data Know-how (MeitY) on Friday revealed a set of dos and don’ts for customers in a submit on X (previously Twitter) following Operation Sindoor. The ministry’s newest advisory seeks to tell residents of the dangers of misinformation and urges them to remain secure on-line whereas following cybersecurity precautions. The federal government’s fact-checking unit has been actively posting clarifications for deceptive posts and pictures circulating on-line after Operation Sindoor, and customers have been urged to report misinformation through WhatsApp and electronic mail.
MeitY Urges Customers to Observe Cybersecurity Precautions
In a submit on X, the IT ministry urged customers to be cautious on-line. “Important On-line Security Alert at all times comply with cybersecurity precautions. Keep cautious whereas on-line—do not fall for traps or misinformation. Be patriotic, keep vigilant, keep secure,” the IT ministry stated within the submit.
Customers have been requested to share details about helplines, or official advisories and reduction updates. These particulars might be helpful for individuals in affected areas, and can assist preserve different customers knowledgeable of essential updates from official sources.
MeitY additionally says that customers also needs to ensure that any information they plan to share with different customers has been fact-checked for accuracy. There are a number of reality checking organisations on-line, and the Press Data Bureau (PIB) has been actively working to deal with misinformation on-line.
In the meantime, the IT ministry has requested customers to not share delicate info associated to Operation Sindoor on-line. This implies customers mustn’t share particulars associated to troop actions, or different defence associated info on social media.
Customers have additionally been directed to not ahead or share info until it has been verified. This warning comes days after Doordarshan News shared a post on X warning residents in opposition to an incoming wave of propaganda after Operation Sindoor, asking them to scrutinise info rigorously and report doubtful content material to the PIB’s fact-checking division.
The IT ministry has additionally warned customers in opposition to posting info that would incite violence or communal tensions within the nation. The federal government has additionally urged customers to report pretend information noticed on-line through WhatsApp (+91 8799711259) or by emailing socialmedia@pib.gov.in.
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