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Nagarjuna's Phone Fears: No Photos Due to Hack Risk
15 Aug
Summary
- Actor Nagarjuna shared his cyber security precautions at an event.
- He avoids taking photos on his phone to prevent hacking.
- Nagarjuna regularly changes his phone and WiFi passwords.
Veteran actor Nagarjuna recently participated in the Suraksha Ka Tiranga Cyber Awareness Programme, hosted by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau in Hyderabad. During the event, he shared his diligent personal cyber security practices.
Nagarjuna expressed significant caution regarding his phone, admitting to not taking photographs to minimize hacking vulnerabilities. He consistently changes his phone password every 15 days and updates his home WiFi password monthly or bi-monthly. This vigilance is heightened by his celebrity status.
The actor also recounted a past incident where he received a scam call from someone posing as a bank officer, attempting to solicit investments. He shared a relative's experience of being digitally held captive for hours by a scammer impersonating a police officer.
Further illustrating the prevalence of such scams, Nagarjuna mentioned receiving calls from individuals claiming to be customs officials, warning of a package containing narcotics sent in his name. Fortunately, his relative managed to avoid becoming a victim by contacting the Cyber Crime department.
On the professional front, Nagarjuna was last seen in 'Coolie' and is currently working on his 100th film, tentatively titled 'King100'.
