Social Activist Peer Tehleel Along With Chandigarh Youth Congress Launched Cyber Safety Awareness Campaign

SRINAGAR: Social activist Peer Tehleel Manzoor along with Chandigarh Youth Congress launched Cyber Safety awareness campaign in Chandigarh and Mohali cities.

“The campaign will raise awareness on cyber crimes and safety, particularly among Punjab youth,” said Vinayak Bangia State General Secretary Chandigarh Territorial Youth Congress.

“The campaign will empower citizens to not only identify cyber threats but also prevent cybersecurity incidents and seek correct redressal to mitigate the threats,” said Sunil Yadav Spokesperson, Punjab Youth Congress, Mohali.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of cyberspace, which can only be dealt with awareness. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the widespread panic and confusion in the society and this month- long campaign will help us in raising awareness,” said Peer Tehleel Manzoor Cyber Security Researcher and Social Activist

Peer Tehleel further said that due to the pandemic, a large number of people have become active online, which has resulted in a major increase in screen time and online activities. This, in turn, has resulted in an increase in online transactions and a consequent spike in cyber fraud.

“The principle behind this campaign is to raise awareness on cyber safety and open a free-flowing dialogue with the citizens to resolve their cyber-related issues,” said Vinayak Bangia.