DoT's T-CSIRTI holds webinar on cyber fraud and cyber hygiene
The Department of Telecom's T-CSIRTI held an awareness webinar in October 2026 on cyber fraud, cyber attacks and cyber hygiene as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. It does not directly affect the public, but it sets out habits that help ordinary users avoid phishing and fraud.
What this means for you
The webinar was meant for staff of the telecom department, licensed service areas and telecom and internet companies; the notice gives no application or deadline for ordinary citizens. Still, the advice it lists is useful for any user — avoiding phishing links, opening links and attachments carefully, keeping software updated and reporting a cyber incident quickly.
Key facts
- The webinar was held in October 2026 as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
- More than 190 participants joined from DoT headquarters, licensed service areas (LSAs), NCA-T and NCCS.
- Industry stakeholders such as telecom service providers (TSPs) and internet service providers (ISPs) also took part.
- Topics covered cyber fraud and cyber hygiene, social engineering and the cyber kill chain, types of malware and common website attacks.
- The session stressed phishing prevention, safe handling of links and attachments, timely software updates and quick reporting of cyber incidents.
What happened
The Department of Telecom’s (DoT) Telecom Cyber Security Incident Response Team (T-CSIRTI) held an awareness webinar in October 2026 on cyber fraud, cyber attacks and cyber hygiene. It was part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2026. The release was issued on 29 October 2026.
The webinar was inaugurated by Director General Telecom Anil Kumar Gupta and Additional Director General, DGT headquarters, Suresh Puri, in the presence of DDDG (T-CSIRTI) Yashwant Kumar.
Who took part
According to the notice, more than 190 participants joined from DoT headquarters, licensed service areas (LSAs), NCA-T and NCCS. Industry stakeholders such as telecom service providers (TSPs) and internet service providers (ISPs) also attended the session.
What was discussed
Experts from T-CSIRTI covered cyber fraud and cyber hygiene, social engineering and the cyber kill chain, types of malware and common website attacks. They also gave practical insight into how attackers work and how such threats can be detected and countered.
What it means for ordinary users
The session highlighted awareness of phishing and fraud prevention, safe handling of links and attachments, timely software updates and quick reporting of cyber incidents. Officials stressed that as cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, every person’s vigilance matters.
What to do
The notice gives no application, registration or deadline for the general public. For more information, readers can follow the Department of Telecom’s social media handles on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, whose links are given in the notice.
Questions and answers
Who held this webinar and when?
The Department of Telecom's T-CSIRTI held it in October 2026 as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The release was issued on 29 October 2026.
Could ordinary people join the webinar?
The notice does not say so. It states that more than 190 participants joined from DoT headquarters, licensed service areas, NCA-T, NCCS and industry stakeholders such as telecom and internet service providers.
What is cyber hygiene?
According to the notice, it means following good digital safety habits, such as avoiding phishing, handling links and attachments safely and keeping software updated on time.
What should I do if I face a cyber incident?
The notice says cyber incidents should be reported quickly, but it does not name any portal or number for reporting.
Where can I get more information?
From the Department of Telecom's social media handles on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. The links are given in the notice.
Source: PIB, "दूरसंचार विभाग के डीजीटी मुख्यालय के दूरसंचार-सीएसआईआरटी ने राष्ट्रीय साइबर सुरक्षा जागरूकता माह 2026 के हिस्से के रूप में "साइबर स्वच्छता की संस्कृति का निर्माण" विषय पर जागरूकता वेबिनार का आयोजन किया", 29 October 2026. Read the original notice
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