Professional Development Programme for Lecturers, Teachers and University Faculties - NEP 2020

Awareness Program Against Cyber Crime and Cyber Bullying

Date: 30 November 2024

Location: KVR Government College for Women, Kurnool

Overview

The Department of Psychology at KVR Government College for Women, Kurnool, in collaboration with the Cyber Police of Kurnool, organized an awareness program to educate students and staff on the dangers of cyber crime and bullying.

Event Highlights

The event was inaugurated by Dr. V. V. Subhramanya Kumar, the Principal of the college. The session began with a solemn prayer song by students. Key participants included:

• Mahaboob Basha - DSP Special Police, Kurnool
• Hemalatha - Advocate
• Smt. Vijayalakshmi - Inspector of Police, Crime Branch
• Venu Gopal - Inspector of Police, Regional Crime Branch, Kurnool

Topics Covered

• Recognizing spam links and phishing attempts
• Importance of social media privacy settings and avoiding risky interactions
• The role of Artificial Intelligence in cyber security

Impact

More than 300 students attended the program, gaining valuable insights into online safety. Interactive sessions with officials provided practical knowledge on identifying threats and utilizing official resources to report cyber crimes.

Conclusion

The program ended on a high note with the National Anthem. The collaboration between the college and the cyber police emphasized the importance of community efforts in addressing cyber crime and bullying.

Published by Mr.Manikanth