Furthermore, online safety is a matter of national security and social harmony. The spread of rumors and hate speech on social media platforms has, in the past, incited violence and communal tension. A digitally literate population acts as a firewall against these threats. When users can distinguish between credible news and fabricated stories, the virality of harmful content diminishes. The government has taken steps to address this through legislation such as the Digital Security Act, but laws alone are insufficient without widespread public awareness.