Online predators often target children who feel lonely and have low self-esteem. It is essential that children find themselves surrounded by people who provide them with a safety net.
The increased dependency on the virtual space has given rise to issues like online harassment and cyberbullying. Over the past 7 months, the number of abusive comments on platforms like YouTube and Instagram have multiplied rapidly.
Online predators often target children who feel lonely and have low self-esteem. The anonymity that the virtual world offers lures in both prey and predators, and therefore, it is essential that children find themselves surrounded by people who provide them with a safety net.
The programme will be launched in collaboration with Cyber Peace Foundation—an organisation that works towards the awareness, counselling and education about the world of internet.
Bengaluru police inaugurated a dedicated cyber crime police station in the city on Monday. The department will take care of debit/credit card frauds and online scams. It is second of its kind police station in the city.