In view of existing and emerging cyber-crime threats, Information Security Day was observed at ONGC HQ here as part of security awareness week on Friday.
Addressing the gathering, the STF and cyber crime SSP Barinderjit Singh said that these days, the use of online transactions has increased manifold and the cyber threats have also increased as new methods of cybercrime are introduced frequently.
One should not download unnecessary apps on mobile phones as unauthorised apps invite cyber threats. He also shared some personal experience about suspicious phone calls adding that one should not entertain such calls.
He also stressed on the need to monitor use of mobile phones by children considering the effect of games on the kids.
ONGC executive director Preeta Pant Vyas informed that the corporation is marking Security Awareness Week to sensitise all ONGCians and their family members about changing security environment, emerging threats and vulnerabilities.