Cybersecurity Advisory: Phishing Awareness
Issued by: Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)
Date: February 20, 2026
The CGDA has issued an Important Circular (No. Mech/ IT&S/810/Cyber Security/Advisory-A) regarding malicious phishing emails currently targeting official IT systems.
Identifying the Threat: Phishing emails are circulating with subject lines such as "Operational Deployment during the year," "Control Room 29 BN," or "Digital Notice Board Solution". These emails often contain password-protected attachments designed to compromise data security.
Mandatory Security Instructions
All officials are advised to exercise extreme caution and strictly adhere to the following protocols:
- Zero Interaction: Do not open, click, download, or execute any links or attachments from suspicious or unknown sources.
- No Forwarding: Do not reply to or forward these malicious emails to any other entity.
- Immediate Reporting: If a suspicious email is received, report it immediately to the Headquarters Office.
- Incident Mitigation: Any accidental interaction with a phishing link or attachment must be reported without delay. In such cases, change your email password immediately.
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