National Insurance Awareness Day 2022: Importance of Cyber Insurance for Women

Posted on: Jun 23, 2022 | 3 mins | Written by: HDFC ERGO Team

National Insurance Awareness Day 2022: Importance of Cyber Insurance for Women

With the rise in dependency on digital platforms in India, the risk cyber-attack threats have also increased. Past few years have witnessed that with growing technology cyber-attacks are no more an unknown concept. Also, along with other progress, our society has also changed for the better and there has been an increase in women in the workforce. From technology, e-commerce, to administration, women are employed in almost every professional field. Hence, they are also actively using digital mediums. However, with the reach of the internet and the spreading of information rapidly via phone and laptops, the security of people, especially women has become a cause of concern. According to National Crime Records Bureau in India, in 2020, Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of cybercrimes.

Often, women are a common target when it comes to cyber-attacks. It includes cyber extortion, cyberstalking, online sexual harassment, etc. While it is important to be careful when we use the internet but we should also ensure to have a sufficient cyber insurance policy.

A Cyber Insurance policy makes sure that you remain protected in the aftermath of any cyber attack. Cyber insurance is important as it safeguards the online presence of every individual who has the policy.

Importance of cyber insurance for women in 2022

If you are looking for a comprehensive shield in cyberspace, consider choosing HDFC ERGO Cyber Sachet Insurance. The cyber insurance coverage helps you to be safe against many major cyber attacks. A cyber insurance policy will reduce your financial burden if you become the victim of any of the covered cybercrimes. Here are a few reasons why cyber insurance is important in 2022:

• Popularity of social media:

Increasingly, we are more active on social media, more than ever. We upload photos and posts or are tagged in a post by family/friends. Cyber-stalkers use this information on social media to harass and create fear. With a cyber insurance policy, you will be covered against cyber-stalking.

• Morphed photos:

Cyber criminals also go to an extent of creating fake photos. These morphed photos are then used to threaten and demand various kinds of favours. An individual can be threatened by making any fake pictures or fake social media profile. With HDFC ERGO Cyber Sachet Insurance, you can remain secure against any such cybercrime.

• Identity theft:

People can also be harassed by identity theft. Here, the criminal creates a fake profile on social media and avails unauthorized access to personal data, any data stored on a digital device, etc. Anything like this can be difficult for you as well as anyone related to you. With the right cyber insurance cover, you can also remain safe against any such activity.

Conclusion

Cyber security is one of the major concerns that remain common not only for individuals but for big organizations as well. We are more connected via the virtual world now, more than ever before. So, it our responsibility to stay alert, be smart, and be careful. Be certain about your safety when online and create awareness about the importance of being safe online.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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