It is learnt that the Goa police have reportedly chosen teachers as ambassadors to spread cybercrime awareness among students as it aims to curb rising online fraud and identity theft. This is being done as part of ‘Cyber Jagrookta Divas’. It must be said that financial cybercrime has become a very serious issue. The ill effects of cybercrimes often lead to extreme financial ruin and reputation loss to both businesses and individuals. With 5G set to connect different types of gadgets there is a strong possibility of cybercrime increasing further. Creating awareness among the students will lead to creating awareness among their parents and the elders in the house.
But this may not be sufficient. Banks too need to spread awareness about the various modes of crimes adopted by the cybercriminals to relieve the citizens of their money. Banks can send SMS messages to all its customers on how to prevent falling prey to cybercriminals. The police too need to spread awareness about cybercrimes among the citizens. It would be prudent for the law enforcing agency to come out with an advisory on the ‘dos and don’ts’ in order to stay safe from cybercriminals. Government departments and private companies also need to organize awareness programmes on cybercrimes. Cyber security awareness helps educate the employees about malicious methods used by cybercriminals, how they can be easy targets, how to spot potential threats and what they can do to avoid falling victim to these insidious threats.
