Of course, you have been using the phone for years and must know every detail of the mobile, but still, 90 percent of people are not even aware of why the phone's internet should be turned off during calls. Ask yourself this question and see if you know the answer to this question. The government has also issued a warning and this warning is for every person who keeps the phone's internet on during calling.

Cyber Dost is the government's initiative to make people aware of cyber safety and cyber security. Cyber Dost works under the Home Ministry of the Government of India. A post has been shared from the official account of Cyber Dost on the microblogging platform X, in which the police officer has warned not to make the mistake of keeping the phone's internet on during calling even by mistake.

How can it cause harm?

Not only this, the video shared with the post also shows how you can go into the settings of Google Chrome and find out whether the microphone access is on or off.

In the video, the police officer has informed that if you keep the phone's internet on during calls, then the apps can listen to people's conversation, that is, it can prove to be dangerous for your privacy.

How to block microphone access on Google Chrome

First of all, open Google Chrome on the phone and then tap on the three-dot menu. After this, click on Settings and then scroll down and you will see the Site Settings option. Microphone access will be visible in the site settings, which you can block.

Cyber Crime Helpline Number
If any of your acquaintances or you ever face a cyber crime, then without delay call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline Number) and register a complaint.

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