Online safety refers to practices that protect users from threats such as phishing, scams, identity theft, and online harassment. It is especially important in Sri Lanka as digital usage increases across all age groups and sectors.
Phishing emails often ask you to click on suspicious links, request personal details urgently, or impersonate legitimate entities. Look for poor grammar, strange URLs, and unexpected attachments.
Immediately change your passwords, enable two-factor authentication (2FA), monitor your accounts for unusual activity, and report the incident via the onlinesafety.lk reporting portal.
Public Wi-Fi is often unsecured. Avoid accessing sensitive accounts (e.g., banking or email) while on public networks, and use a VPN whenever possible.
We offer cyber incident reporting, awareness campaigns, educational materials, and general advice on staying safe online.
Yes. You can report online fraud, hacking attempts, harassment, and more through the reporting portal on our website. Each report is reviewed by the national CERT team.
Yes, we regularly publish online safety content for students, educators, and institutions to promote safe digital behavior.
onlinesafety.lk is managed under Sri Lanka CERT and serves as the public-facing cybersecurity awareness and incident reporting platform.