Cyber security awareness drive vehicle flagged off

SBI, Hyderabad Circle on Friday launched a Cyber Security Awareness Drive by flagging of publicity vehicle from the local head office at Koti. The vehicle was flagged off by Manju Sharma, General Manager (NW-1), Debashish Mitra, General Manager (NW-2) and  AK Sarathy (GM).
The campaign objective is to create awareness amongst the  public on large number of cybercrimes being reported and the use of Cyber Crime Helpline Number: 1930, Cyber Crime reporting portal www.cybercrime.gov.in and social media handles of Cyberdost on Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, X, YouTube, Telegram, LinkedIn, Koo, ShareChat and Public. The vehicle would go around the city promoting the awareness on cyber security and the use of helpline 1930.  
Speaking on the occasion, Manju Sharma emphasised the need for creating awareness to avert financial cyber frauds. “Cybercrime poses a burgeoning threat, impacting many individuals and organisations. As we increasingly rely on technology for various aspects of our lives, the risk of cyber threats also rises,” she said and added that understanding the importance of cybersecurity can help prevent data breaches, identity theft and other cybercrimes. It’s not just about protecting sensitive information, but also about safeguarding our digital infrastructure.
Speaking on the occasion, AK Sarathy said that awareness programmes teach safe online habits, like creating strong passwords, recognising phishing attempts and keeping software updated. These practices can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to cyber-attacks, contributing to a safer and more secure digital world.
The event was attended by Jitendra Kumar Sharma (DGM-CDO), Malathi Nambiar (DGM-CM&CS), Sunil Kumar Goel (DGM-Fin & Ops) along with other DGMs.