Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police on Wednesday launched a month-long cybercrime awareness campaign for Cyber Crime Awareness Month – November 2026. The police urged students and citizens to adopt safe digital practices.
Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr. M. Ramesh unveiled awareness posters at a programme in the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate auditorium. Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Sunpreet Singh and DCP (Cyber Crimes) Pushpa attended the event. Around 200 students took part.
The Commissioner highlighted the growing threat of cybercrime. He urged students to safeguard their personal and financial information on digital platforms. He also stressed the need to spread cyber safety awareness across society.
Police advised citizens not to share OTPs, UPI PINs, passwords or banking details. They also warned people against clicking suspicious links and downloading unknown APK files. Citizens should not fall prey to fake investment offers, job scams or digital arrest frauds, police said.
Police also urged people to enable two-factor authentication. They asked parents to educate children about cyberbullying, online gaming frauds and fake profiles.
Helpline for cyber fraud victims
Police advised victims of cyber financial fraud to contact the cybercrime helpline 1930 immediately. Victims can also lodge complaints through www.cybercrime.gov.in. Timely reporting can help prevent further financial losses and enable police action.
The Commissioner appealed to citizens to remain vigilant. He also asked them to cooperate with the police in preventing cybercrime.