Cyber Attack: Want to protect your phone and laptop from cyber-attacks? The government has suggested these free tools, use them now!

Cyber Attack: Nowadays, the incidents of online fraud and cyber attacks are increasing rapidly, due to which people are facing huge financial losses. Given this danger, the Government of India has started a special initiative to keep the citizens aware and safe. Information about some important cyber security tools has been given under the Cyber Swachhata Kendra initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

These tools especially help in keeping your smartphone, desktop and laptop safe from malware, bots and other cyber threats. The best thing is that all these tools are available completely free for Windows and Android users.

These antiviruses are beneficial for laptops

If you want to protect your Windows laptop from viruses and bots, then the government has suggested three effective antivirus software.

• K7 Security
• eScan Antivirus
• Quick Heal

With the help of these tools, you can keep your device safe from malware and other cyber threats.

Essential tools for mobile security

Are you using an Android phone? So the government has given information about two important apps for you too.

eScan Antivirus Mobile Version: This app helps in identifying dangerous bots and removing them from your phone.

M-Kavach 2: This security app has been developed by C-DAC Hyderabad in collaboration with MeitY. It has many important features like anti-theft, app blocking, data security and protection from suspicious links.

Why is it important to use these tools?

In view of the increasing cases of cyber crime, just changing the password or installing antivirus is not enough. You have to use reliable and government-certified security tools so that both your data and digital life can remain safe.