The Gurugram cybercrime police have onboarded almost 450 residents throughout town below the Cyber Marshals initiative launched earlier this yr to fight cybercrime and lift public consciousness, officers stated on Saturday.
The initiative was mentioned on the The Press Reporter’ Gurugram First Dialogue, which was attended by representatives of residents’ welfare associations, senior police officers and street security consultants. Police officers reiterated their dedication to lowering cybercrime by way of neighborhood participation and consciousness.
Priyanshu Dewan, assistant commissioner of police for cybercrime, stated round 450 residents are at present a part of the Cyber Marshal group. “Via this group, we frequently share messages on combating cybercrime and elevating consciousness. One resident from every society participates after which disseminates the knowledge to different members and residents of their space,” he stated.
Dewan stated senior residents stay probably the most weak to cybercrime and underlined the necessity for focused consciousness. “It’s essential to coach them on the dos and don’ts, and this initiative was launched to achieve them. Via these common messages, we intention to maintain residents knowledgeable and privy to cybercrime,” he added.
Officers stated any resident or RWA member can be a part of the Cyber Marshal group by calling the cybercrime helpline quantity 1930 or by way of social media platforms.
Rajeev Bajaj, a member of the RWA at DLF Part 1, stated the initiative performs an essential function in prevention. “Many individuals are tech savvy and personal a number of devices, but they nonetheless fall prey to cybercrime. It’s due to this fact essential to coach residents and locals on tips on how to keep away from such traps,” he stated.
Police officers stated that below the Cyber Marshal initiative, consciousness campaigns and workshops are organised in housing societies and residential areas. These classes give attention to secure on-line practices, widespread cybercrime strategies and steps to guard private data.
Dewan stated residents’ alertness and cooperation have been essential in lowering cyber frauds within the metropolis. “It is necessary for each resident to know that in circumstances of cybercrime, they need to instantly name the helpline quantity 1930 or submit their grievance on the Nationwide Cyber Crime Reporting Portal for swift motion,” he stated.
He added that Gurugram has 4 fundamental cybercrime police stations situated in Palam Vihar, Sector 8, Sector 14 and Sector 59.
