Hyderabad: M Ramesh, Commissioner of Police, urged citizens to remain vigilant against cyber fraud as the cyber awareness training under the DiLSeY programme concluded in Cyberabad.
He warned people not to click on unknown links or download APK files from untrusted sources, calling them common tactics used by cybercriminals. He added that offenders operate in organised networks and can trap victims quickly.
He stressed that victims must immediately dial the 1930 helpline, noting that the “golden hour” is critical for recovering lost money. He also asked citizens to spread awareness among at least 10 others.
The two-day cyber awareness training programme, organised by the Society for Cyberabad Security Council in collaboration with Cyberabad Police, focused on practical digital safety and cybercrime prevention.
Led by Ragu Kannan, Joint Secretary of the Cyber Security Forum at SCSC, the sessions brought together trainers and volunteers. On the first day, Sai Manohar shared real-life cases of financial fraud, while Naved Khan highlighted the positive use of the internet.
Cyber awareness training highlights real-world cyber threats
Further sessions were conducted by Bhanu Murthy on social media crimes, cyberbullying and sextortion. Krishnaveni led discussions on AI safety, deepfakes and emerging threats. Additionally, Riyaz Uddin explained cyber laws through interactive sessions.
On the second day, Sandeep Raj and Mounika detailed financial fraud reporting methods and awareness tools. Participants were trained on digital footprints, fake news, gaming risks and social engineering scams.
Secretary General Ramesh Kaza shared tips for safe smartphone usage and described SCSC as a unique public-private partnership model. The programme concluded with a felicitation ceremony for top volunteers and a Q&A session, followed by certificate distribution.