Cybercriminals targeted the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Chitradurga district police, posting a Bitcoin advertisement. Promptly alerted, the authorities filed a case at the cybercrime police station and successfully regained control of the account.
Superintendent of Police Ranjith Bandaru, already spearheading a district-wide campaign on cybercrime awareness, utilized the incident to further educate the public. Information about the hacking was shared on various social media platforms to caution citizens.
As part of the ongoing campaign, the police have been conducting workshops in schools and colleges while actively disseminating safety tips online. However, this breach highlights the critical need for stronger cybersecurity measures, even among law enforcement agencies.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the importance of staying vigilant. Citizens are urged to adopt robust digital security practices to protect against such threats.