Nagaland Police hosted a Consultative Meeting on Cyber Crime Awareness on Saturday at the Conference Hall, PHQ in Kohima. “The aim was to enlighten the public about rising cyber threats and devise collective strategies to tackle them effectively,” Nagaland Police said in a press release.
During the meeting, it was shared that school students and public across India are being targeted for fraudulent job offers, leading to thousands of reported cases.
Speaking at the event, Director-General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma, IPS, stressed the importance of the helpline 1930 in preventing financial losses and advised against falling prey to extortion and hacking attempts. He emphasized the rapid changes in cybercrime tactics and the need for continuous updates to combat evolving threats.
Highlighting the pervasive lack of awareness in Nagaland, Sharma underscored the importance of educating the public to safeguard against cyber threats. He also emphasised the need for responsible role of social media platform by SM influencer -YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc so that factional reporting is not compromised at the altar of sensationalisation, the press release said.
During the Consultative Meeting on Cyber Crime Awareness, an engaging panel discussion unfolded under the leadership of IGP Range Limasunep Jamir, IPS, with insightful contributions from KPA Ilyas, IPS, DIG CID, rung Walling representing The Nagas (FB), and Niki Sekhose, President of ANPSA.
This esteemed panel provided invaluable insights into combating cyber threats, enriching the congregation’s understanding of this critical issue. Overall, the panel discussion provided a platform for collaborative discourse, fostering innovative solutions to strengthen cyber security measures and create a safer digital environment.
The meeting was chaired by Vikram M. Khalate, IPS, IGP (CID) of Nagaland and vote of thanks was delivered by Longpoksang Lemtur, IPS, SP (Cyber Security), Nagaland.
The event was attended by various stakeholders, including representatives from the Department of School Education, Nagaland College Principals Association (NCPA), private schools, students, law enforcement, social media influencers, and media.
