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Cyber Security Awareness Drive Held at Shri Vasant Vidyalaya, Siolim Under Seva Pakhwada

Tanisha Cardozo

Siolim, Goa | 1st October 2025 — In a proactive step under the Seva Pakhwada initiative, Anjuna Police Station conducted a Cyber Security Awareness session today at Shri Vasant Vidyalaya, Siolim. The session aimed to equip students with essential knowledge to safely navigate the digital world.

With over 50 students participating, the interactive session focused on sensitizing young minds about the rising threats in cyberspace. From fake mobile applications and loan/job scams to parcel frauds and sextortion, the session highlighted real-world tactics used by cybercriminals and how to recognize and avoid them.

Officers emphasized three primary psychological levers that cybercriminals often exploit — negligence, greed, and fear. Through simple yet effective tips, students were encouraged to adopt safe online habits such as creating strong passwords, not clicking on suspicious links, and never sharing personal information with unknown sources.

Importantly, the session also stressed the need to report incidents immediately. Students were informed about the national Cyber Helpline – 1930 and the official cybercrime reporting portal, ensuring they know how and where to seek help.

This initiative is part of a larger mission to create cyber-aware citizens from a young age. With the increasing digital exposure of students, such awareness sessions are vital for building resilience against cyber threats and ensuring safer online behaviour across communities.

The effort by Anjuna Police underlines a growing recognition: Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue — it’s a community responsibility.

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Cyber Awareness Session Empowers Students at Keerti Vidhyalaya, Siolim

Tanisha Cardozo

On 30th September 2025, Keerti Vidhyalaya in Siolim became a centre of digital empowerment as students took part in an engaging and essential Cyber Awareness session. The initiative brought together young learners and cyber safety advocates with one shared goal — to build a safer online environment for the next generation.

With the rise of internet usage among students, the session addressed key challenges and everyday risks in the digital world. Students learned the importance of creating strong passwords, identifying phishing attempts and online frauds, and understanding their role as responsible digital citizens. Interactive discussions, real-life scenarios, and simple takeaways made the learning both accessible and impactful.

The initiative was not just about technology — it was about values, responsibility, and awareness. It encouraged students to think before they click, to question what they share online, and to report anything suspicious. Importantly, it reinforced that cyber safety is everyone’s responsibility, starting from the classroom.

This event at Keerti Vidhyalaya is part of a broader movement to ensure that children and teenagers are not only digitally literate but also digitally wise. As the online world continues to evolve, so must our education around it. Together, step by step, we’re shaping a safer cyberspace.