Students tackle cybercrime challenges with CID’s 24-hour hackathon

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) kicked off the second edition of its 24-hour Hackathon on Friday, focusing on cybercrime research and investigation techniques.

Out of 850 applicants, only 50 teams with 175 students were selected. They competed in three categories: Deepfake detection, blockchain-based digital evidence preservation, and IoT forensic analysis. Participants were challenged to develop tools to detect manipulated media, secure digital evidence through blockchain, and extract data from IoT devices for forensic use.

Winning teams will be honored at the annual cybercrime summit on March 15, with top innovators potentially securing opportunities to collaborate with the Cybercrime Investigation Training and Research (CCITR) unit.

CID Director General of Police, MA Saleem, emphasized the importance of bridging academia and real-world cybersecurity challenges. The event, held in partnership with PES University, offers a platform for young minds to showcase technical expertise and contribute to cutting-edge cybercrime investigation research.

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