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Hyderabad Sees 24% Rise in Cybercrimes in 2023

Cybercrime in Hyderabad Rises: Key Takeaways from the 2023 Cybersecurity Summit

Hyderabad: Cybercrimes have risen by 24% in Hyderabad, according to City Police Commissioner CV Anand. He shared this update at the Hyderabad Annual Cybersecurity Knowledge Summit, where he emphasized that cybersecurity is no longer just the responsibility of the police but needs the attention of everyone.

 

Anand pointed out that cybercriminals are becoming more dangerous, using tricks like offering easy money or threatening victims with fake arrest threats. He stressed that tackling cybercrime requires efforts from individuals, businesses, and government agencies.

 

So far this year, the police have helped return Rs 35.8 crore to victims of cyber fraud. Recently, 28 cybercriminals were arrested in Rajasthan, involved in 283 cases across India, including 28 in Telangana.

 

During the summit, Brijesh Singh, Additional DGP of Maharashtra, mentioned the need to continuously adapt to new and evolving cyber threats. Shikha Goel, DGP CID Telangana, spoke about the importance of better cooperation between the public, businesses, and law enforcement to fight these crimes.

 

A special session at the event featured actor Adivi Sesh and Bharani Kumar Aroll of the Hyderabad City Security Council, where they launched the “I AM READY” campaign, urging citizens to commit to digital safety. The summit saw participation from over 500 people, including business leaders, educators, and experts.

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India’s First Law Enforcement CISO Council Launched

Telangana Police Launches India’s First Law Enforcement CISO Council

The Telangana Police, with support from the IT industry and academia, launched the Law Enforcement CISO (Chief Information Security Officers) Council on Saturday. This is the first-of-its-kind initiative in India.

The council is a beacon of cybersecurity in Telangana, said Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary IT and Industries. He noted that cybersecurity breaches are multiplying and will continue to grow as more people come online. Individuals or enterprises, no one is an exception to cyber threats and frauds,” he said.

The council will provide a platform for CISOs from the government, industry, and academia to share intelligence and collaborate on cybersecurity initiatives. It will also work with the IT department and other centers of excellence in the state to develop and implement cybersecurity best practices.

Telangana is home to many firsts in the country, and the CISO Council is another example, said DGP Anjani Kumar. “The definition of crime is changing fast. There is no jurisdiction in cybercrimes. This now poses a lot of challenges for police,” he said.

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