Posted by New Delhi: Cybersecurity solutions company eScan has joined CERT-In’s cyber cleanliness drive and efforts against botnet infections in India.
Under the “Cyber Swachhta Pakhwada” (CSK) celebrations from 1 Feb to 15 Feb 2024, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), aims to create a secure cyberspace by detecting botnet infections in India. This move is to notify, enable cleaning and secure systems of end users so that it will prevent further botnet infections.
As part of this national campaign, eScan is providing its eScan botnet scanning and cleaning toolkit for botnet detections on laptops, desktops, and smartphones. This powerful tool empowers citizens to scan and cleanse their devices of any potential botnet infections, thereby fortifying their digital defences.
CERT-In and eScan invite citizens across the country to actively participate in this cybersecurity endeavour.
The free botnet scanning and cleaning toolkit can be easily downloaded from the website of “Cyber Swachhta Kendra” (CSK) and MicroWorld’s official website, equipping users with a robust solution to enhance the security posture of their computers and smartphones. eScan is one of the two security product brands brand of MicroWorld.
By collaborating with eScan and other stakeholders, CERT-In, the Government of India aims to build a resilient and secure digital ecosystem. The cyber cleanliness drive stands as a testament to the collective efforts toward fostering a safer, more secure cyberspace for all citizens.
“We are proud to be part of this government endeavour to secure the digital landscape of India. I am sure with such collaborative efforts; we can create a robust defence against the ever-evolving challenges of the digital age,“ said Govind Rammurthy, CEO and MD of eScan.
Besides eScan, other cybersecurity vendors, K7 Security and Quick Heal have also joined CERT-In’s cyber cleanliness drive and support the nationwide efforts to secure against bot infections on devices.