India, March 28 -- Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the government has taken comprehensive technical and legal measures to deal with cyber attacks adding that India was able to thwart major cyberattacks during the G20 summit and Ram temple inauguration ceremony.

During Question Hour proceeding in Rajya Sabha, the minister informed that the government is also creating awareness among people to deal with this challenge.

"Cyberattacks are a big challenge for us," Vaishnaw said.

The development comes in wake of concerns expressed in the Upper House over the surge in cyber threats.

The matter was raised by Niranjan Bishi of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), who flagged concerns regarding safeguarding of public sav...