Delhi Police Launches 'Cyber Samvad 2.0' to Educate Students on Cyber Safety

The Delhi Police conducted a virtual session under 'Cyber Samvad 2.0' to raise awareness about cybercrime for school teachers and students. The initiative, in collaboration with educational bodies, aimed to educate students on issues like cyberbullying and digital safety measures.

The Delhi Police on Friday initiated a large-scale virtual awareness drive on cybercrime titled 'Cyber Samvad 2.0', targeting school teachers and students across the city. The campaign was organized in partnership with the Directorate of Education, GNCTD, and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).

Held at Police Headquarters and connecting lakhs of students from over 1,000 schools, the event featured around 250 students and teachers from NDMC schools physically, while others joined online. The session included engaging elements such as a street play by the Deep Group, highlighting common cyber threats.

During the training, participants were informed about emerging cybercrimes affecting children, with topics covering cyberbullying, grooming, and online job fraud. The police emphasized digital safety strategies, including two-factor authentication and vigilance against suspicious online activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)