As cyber fraud grows, J&K Police steps up public awareness

The useful part

The police awareness material identifies lack of awareness and inadequate security practices as factors that can leave individuals and organisations vulnerable to cybercriminals. It advises users not to share passwords, identification numbers or other sensitive information and to regularly review the security of their digital accounts. People have also been advised to exercise caution while making financial transactions online and regularly check their bank accounts for suspicious or unauthorised transactions.

How it works

• Any discrepancy should be reported immediately to the concerned bank or financial institution, the advisory states.
• Alongside its awareness efforts, the J&K Police has been developing specialised capabilities to investigate cyber offences and handle digital evidence.
• Its training programmes include courses on cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, cybercrime against women and children, mobile forensics, CDR/IPDR analysis, cybersecurity and cybercrime awarenes...

Details worth keeping

With the growing use of digital platforms for banking, communication, shopping and other everyday activities, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is stepping up efforts to create public awareness about cybercrime and precautions that can help prevent online fraud.