Anjuna, Goa | 28th July 2026
In an effort to promote cyber awareness and encourage responsible digital practices among young citizens, Anjuna Police Station conducted a Cyber Crime & Cyber Security Awareness Session at Agnel Institute of Engineering & Management (AIEM), Assagao on 28th July 2026.
The awareness programme was organized especially for the First Year MBA students, with the objective of educating students about the growing risks associated with the digital world and equipping them with essential knowledge to identify, prevent, and report cyber crimes.
The session was held from 09:30 hrs to 11:00 hrs and witnessed active participation from around 35–40 students and faculty members, who engaged enthusiastically with the resource persons and gained valuable insights into cyber safety.
The session was conducted by PSI Sahil Warang, Cyber Team In-charge, Anjuna Police Station, who provided an informative overview of the evolving cyber threat landscape and highlighted the increasing risks faced by individuals due to excessive dependence on digital platforms.
During the session, participants were educated about various forms of cyber crimes including:
- Online investment scams
- Phishing attacks
- QR code frauds
- Fake customer care scams
- UPI and digital payment frauds
- OTP scams
- Identity theft
- Social media impersonation
- Sextortion and cyber stalking
- Ransomware attacks
- Online job and loan frauds
Special focus was given to the importance of maintaining digital hygiene, including creating strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, protecting personal information, avoiding suspicious links, and practising safe online behaviour.
The students were also informed about the legal framework governing cyber offences, including provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable laws.
A key highlight of the session was awareness about the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and Cyber Crime Helpline 1930, where citizens can immediately report cyber frauds, especially financial scams, to improve the chances of recovery and prevent further losses.
The programme also featured practical demonstrations, real-life cyber crime case studies, and an interactive question-and-answer session. Students raised queries related to online privacy, digital footprints, artificial intelligence-based scams, social media security, and techniques used by cyber criminals.
The students and faculty members appreciated the initiative and the practical knowledge shared during the programme. The session reflected Anjuna Police Station’s continuous efforts towards building a cyber-aware community and strengthening public resilience against cyber-enabled crimes.
Anjuna Police Station has appealed to citizens to remain alert while using digital platforms, verify online transactions carefully, avoid sharing confidential information with unknown individuals, and immediately report suspicious cyber activities.
Through such initiatives across educational institutions and community platforms, authorities continue to work towards creating a safer and more secure digital ecosystem.
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