Shillong, Nov 8: Cybercriminals do not hack bank accounts but gain people’s confidence through manipulation and cunning. That was the stark warning at an awareness programme in Loompyrdi Iongpiah, Jowai, on Saturday.
Speaking at the programme ‘Unlocking Internet Opportunities and Promoting Cyber Security for a Safer Community’, organised by the Khynroo Khyllood Committee, Sub-Inspector WK Marak of Jowai Police Station said most victims fall for fake job offers and fraudulent investments and end up making payments themselves.
“Personal vigilance is the most effective defence,” Marak said, urging parents and teachers to teach children safe mobile use and to use parental controls on mobile phones to limit access to risky apps.
The event was attended by local residents and students of Classes 6-8.
Earlier, Dakamanbha Ryngkhlem, a BTech in Information Technology, spoke on unlocking internet opportunities, highlighting how technology can enhance knowledge and education when used responsibly.
The programme aimed to balance opportunity with safety, as cybercrime continues to rise in the community.
