Telangana Launches Statewide Cybersecurity Campaign – Hyderabad Mail | #cybercrime | #infosec | #cybersecurity | #hacker

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) concluded its month-long Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign with statewide night walks on October 30 and 31. Police personnel and citizens took part in the walks to promote cybercrime prevention.The campaign ran across all police units in Telangana throughout October. It focused on emerging cyber threats, fraud prevention and safe digital practices.The campaign began on October 1 with a Cyber Security Flash Walk at Necklace Road in Hyderabad. The Director General of Police, Telangana, attended the launch. A large number of police personnel and members of the public also participated.Throughout the month, police units held awareness programmes in educational institutions, public spaces and community gatherings. Special outreach activities during Bathukamma, Navaratri and Dandiya celebrations helped spread cyber safety messages among different sections of society.The campaign concluded with statewide night walks and public awareness programmes on October 30 and 31.Cyber awareness programmes continue throughout the yearThe TGCSB said cyber security awareness was not limited to a particular month. The bureau conducts structured awareness activities throughout the year with support from police units across Telangana.The October campaign reflected this coordinated effort. Police units organised programmes in their respective jurisdictions. Commissioners of Police and Superintendents of Police also took part in the concluding night walks and awareness activities.The bureau is also adopting awareness strategies based on modus operandi (MO) and victim groups. These initiatives focus on emerging cyber fraud methods. They also help vulnerable sections identify warning signs and follow preventive measures.Programmes such as ‘Online but Unafraid’, ‘Suraksha Ka Tiranga’ and ‘Pause. Think. Verify.’ under the ‘Fraud ka Fullstop’ campaign continue to promote public participation and digital safety.According to the bureau, 24,886 awareness programmes were conducted across Telangana up to October 2026. These programmes reached 15,48,905 citizens.During October alone, the campaign conducted 4,248 programmes. It reached 2,78,428 participants, reflecting the increased outreach during Cyber Security Awareness Month.Cybercrime financial losses and lien amounts show changesThe bureau highlighted the need for continued public awareness and prompt reporting. It also stressed the role of coordinated financial intervention in tackling cybercrime.A comparison of cybercrime figures for January to September 2025 and the same period in 2026 showed changes in reported financial losses. The amount placed on lien in suspected fraudsters’ bank accounts also changed.According to the press note, reported financial losses declined during the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, the amount placed on lien in suspected fraudsters’ bank accounts increased.The TGCSB said the rise in lien amounts highlighted the importance of prompt reporting and coordinated action. It urged citizens to report financial fraud immediately. Early reporting can help authorities take timely action.The bureau said these trends underlined the need for greater public awareness. Citizens should also know how and where to report cybercrime.TGCSB urges citizens to report cyber fraud immediatelyThe TGCSB urged citizens to remain alert while using digital platforms. It also advised people to verify investment opportunities and financial offers before making payments.The bureau cautioned citizens against sharing one-time passwords (OTPs), personal identification numbers (PINs) and passwords with anyone.Victims of cyber financial fraud should immediately call the national cybercrime helpline 1930. They can also register complaints through the official portal, www.cybercrime.gov.in.The bureau said the campaign reflected the collective efforts of the TGCSB and police units across Telangana. The aim is to make cyber security awareness a continuous public movement.From the launch at Necklace Road to the month-long outreach programmes and concluding night walks, the campaign stressed three key aspects: public participation, individual vigilance and collective responsibility in preventing cybercrime.

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