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Published 17:41 IST, July 22nd 2020

'Safety First': IPS Officer spreads cybersecurity awareness with intriguing post

IPS Officer Pankaj Nain posted a tweet where he compared the use of a proper mask with choosing a very strong password. The image gathered 657 likes.

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IPS Officer Pankaj Nain posted a tweet where he compared the use of a proper mask with choosing a very strong password. This tweet that gives an important message on cybersecurity has become viral on social media. The image gathered 657 likes and 79 Retweets and comments. 

The picture shows a woman wearing a see-through mask made of net. In his tweet, he said, ‘A weak password and username is going to give you such protection only’. He also used the hashtag ‘#Cybersecurity’. The tweet is not only relevant for cybersecurity but also shows importance of choosing a proper mask.

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Netizens laud the message

Various people came forward in the comment sections, expressing themselves. Few people found the tweet interesting while others said it is important to spread awareness about cybersecurity. Few people also criticised the lady for wearing a see through mask in the times of a global pandemic. 

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Not only IPS Officer Pankaj Nain but other people are also spreading awareness about cybersecurity. Few days back, another tweet about cybersecurity caught attention. The tweet was posted by the Mumbai Police. They shared the meme which was made from an image of Vidya Balan’s upcoming movie Shakuntala Devi. The Mumbai Police shared the translated version of the meme, linking it with the importance of keeping tricky online passwords. Nagpur City Police also shared the snippet from the movie as is. Both the departments shared the image with similar captions, emphasising on the need of cyber security. They emphasised on the need of choosing a strong password.

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(Image Credits: Twitter/IPSPankajJain)

Updated 17:41 IST, July 22nd 2020