Telangana Cyber Security Bureau on going online with confidence

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau conducted a cyber hygiene workshop for women journalists

In the popular 2023 Korean movie, Unlocked a woman’s life is turned upside down when a stranger finds her lost smartphone, installs spyware, and uses all her personal information to commit a series of crimes, ruining her social, professional, and personal life. The suspenseful tech-thriller plot, has a relevant cautionary tale about smartphone security. The movie is an eye opener to what can happen when you fall prey to cybercrime.

Curiosity and urgency are among the main reasons one falls prey to cyber crime. Another reason cyber crime is on the rise is due to under reporting, especially when women are victims, they are overwhelmed with guilt and self-blame.

To mark International Women’s Month, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) conducted a cyber hygiene workshop for women journalists under the theme #OnlineButUnafraid. The workshop aimed at empowering media professionals with awareness and practical knowledge to navigate the digital space safely and confidently.

The motive was to carry forward the message to women folk, with practical tips. The initiative under the #OnlineButUnafraid campaign is TGCSB’s effort to promote a culture of digital confidence, responsible online behaviour, and proactive cyber safety practices, especially among women and professionals.

Women fall prey to three categories of cybercrimes — cyber stalking, online harassment and sextortion. And the only way to curb these crimes is by reporting at the earliest.

So, while women are good at screenshotting images of bags, clothes or shoes, it is essential to be proactive and take screenshots of cybercrime attempts. The more the evidence, the better the chance of nabbing the perpetrator at the earliest. The team at TGCSB stressed the importance of preserving evidence.