Cyber Awareness Key to Preventing Digital Fraud: DK SP

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police (SP) N. Yathish urged citizens to remain vigilant against cyber fraud and avoid falling victim to online scams.

Speaking at the inauguration of ‘Forensic Spectrum’, a summit organized by the Post-Graduate Department of Criminology and Forensic Science at the School of Social Work, Mr. Yathish expressed concern over the increasing number of educated individuals, including police personnel, being duped by cybercriminals. Many continue to fall for fake ‘digital arrest’ scams operated by fraudsters from distant locations.

“Despite extensive awareness campaigns, people are still being deceived. The State police is actively upgrading officers with advanced technological tools to enhance cybercrime investigation and track down offenders,” he said.

The SP highlighted that 400 Scene of Crime Officers in the Forensic Science Department have been trained to collect both traditional and digital evidence, strengthening law enforcement’s approach to cybercrime.

Delivering a talk on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Digital Forensics’, Ananth G. Prabhu, principal investigator at the Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Centre of Excellence, Sahyadri Engineering College, advised students to be cautious while sharing sensitive data on WhatsApp, as deleted information can still be retrieved by fraudsters.

He recommended using a 16-character password with letters, numbers, and symbols for strong security. Additionally, he urged students to check the TAFCOP portal (tafcop.sancharsaarathi.gov.in) for unauthorized SIM connections linked to their Aadhaar and take necessary action.

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