The pandemic is finally behind us. And in its wake, it has taught us many lessons. One important lesson is to keep our physical immunity high at all times. But what about digital immunity? In today's world, where technology is all-pervasive, it too needs our immediate attention.
The last three years have seen a major surge in digital payments, with Indians having become more open to them. In fact, according to the Reserve Bank of India, comparing March 2022 to March 2019, digital payments have risen in volume and value by 216 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.
The change was more a matter of necessity rather than choice during the pandemic. That made the market hot for cybercrime because a lot of people were ill-informed about how to be safe in the digital world. RBI has been at the forefront, protecting gullible citizens. Amitabh Bachchan, as their ambassador since September 2020, has been sharing important tips such as never sharing your password or OTP.
Yet, the magnitude of the problem is increasing day by day.
Over 16 lakh cybercrime incidents have been reported in the country in the last three years (2020-2022). A study by NortonLifeLock finds that around 62 per cent of Indians have faced online shopping scams during the 2022 festive season. This made me reflect on my own experiences. Thankfully, I have only near-misses to report!
The latest was an SMS supposedly from the BEST, informing me that my electricity bill was overdue and my power connection was in danger of being disconnected unless I settled my dues. A trip to the BEST office and a meeting with an enlightened official put my fears to rest. He exclaimed, "Madam, BEST SMSs do not come from mobile numbers." He was spot on; that was clearly a smishing attempt.
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Miracles of Mount Maunganui
A hike to Mount Maunganui in New Zealand filled Rashi Bunny with a sense of awe and wonder equivalent to witnessing the glory of the Divine Himself
Navigating Your 20s: A Simple Guide
By embracing the tumultuous journey through her 20s, Abhilasha Srivastava learnt to triumph over the challenges encountered and carve the path for her future
Inducing Sweet Slumber
As we are well aware, lack of sound sleep can give rise to physical and mental problems. To ensure a good night's rest, you could follow the suggestions given by Jamuna Rangachari in the next few pages
Days for the Divine
Guided by her mentor Megha Bajaj, Meghana Acharya sends positive vibes into the Universe to ensure the well-being and success of others
Voices from the beyond
Near-Death Experiences (NDES) have long fascinated humanity-a glimpse beyond the veil, a sneak peek into the unknown that pulsates with wonders, mysteries and intrigue. Jamuna Rangachari takes us through the narrations of a few who went to the other side and returned to share in great detail what they experienced and how it transformed them
All for the best
An academic disaster turned opportunity led Rajeev Hallur to understand the jigsaw puzzle of life, initially incomprehensible to most of us
Many Lives, One Master
Dr Bijal Maroo probes into the enigmatic charisma of Swami Omkaranandaji to discover the story behind his uncanny healing powers
Modern art with a tribal touch
Gautam Bharati and Avani Jain, based in Dungarpur, Rajasthan saw the incredible ability and passion of tribals for arts and decided to do something about it.
Laugh your way to health
Rupa Bannur, a former IT professional turned holistic health coach from Bangalore began turning to laughter yoga in 2001 after she faced profound loss of precious family members.
Healing Hands
When Rupesh Budh Ahmedabad from was 15 years of age, he learnt meditation from his martial arts (Karate) teacher. His teacher also introduced him to Reiki as a healing modality that can cure with just a touch. He told him that advanced Reiki practitioners can cure even from a distance without touching.
