Kohima, June 17 (MExN): In order to create and increase awareness on cybercrime, a seminar was held at Stella Hr. Sec. School, Kohima on June 15. Atu Zumvu, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Kohima, who was the resource person, brought attention to the increase in cybercrime in the capital Kohima. He focused on the definition, tools and techniques of cyber crime used by cracking, malware, social engineering, etc, informed a press release received here.
The resource person cautioned that 80% of teenagers use smart phones and if they are not careful, it may lead to negative effects to oneself and their family. Unhealthy ways of social networking affects teenagers which also lead to suicidal tendency, he stated.
Sharing on the ways crimes are committed through mobile phones and occurrence of cybercrime due to lack of awareness on its usage, Zumvu further advised the students to be aware on mobile phones usage and the consequences one will face if caught in such crime. According to Section 43 'ITA' 2000, if one is caught hacking, he/she will face 3 years of imprisonment or 5 years or even both, it was informed.
Meanwhile, he stressed that awareness on the issue should be created by both parents and teachers. He urged them to identify teenagers and extend help by engaging in meaningful conversation about internet and the familiar social media platforms like Facebook, Whatsapp.
Zumvu and his team have already covered 15 schools in Nagaland spreading awareness on cybercrime. He said that the awareness programme was launched in 2016 for legal aspect.
