Gandhinagar, April 9 A proactive approach is essential in the fight against cybercrimes, said Gujarat Director General of Police KLN Rao in a Thursday address.
Addressing a review meeting of the Cyber Centre of Excellence at Police Bhavan in Gandhinagar, Rao instructed officers to use modern technology to coordinate with other agencies and share real-time information.
"A proactive approach is essential in the fight against cybercrimes. Special campaigns must be conducted through schools, colleges, and social platforms to increase security awareness among citizens," an official release quoted him as saying.
During the meeting, a review was conducted to quickly prevent cybercrimes, it added.
"The increasing prevalence of cybercrime and new modus operandi such as digital fraud, online cheating, crimes related to social media, and financial fraud were discussed. Along with this, guidance was also given on technical readiness and investigation," the release said.
A presentation was delivered on the work carried out by the Cyber Centre of Excellence during the meeting.
The primary focus was on the functioning of Helpline 1930, which ensures quick redressal of complaints and facilitates the prompt blocking of fraudulent financial transactions, the release added.
"The discussion also covered the investigation process, highlighting the swift handling of registered FIRs and timely refunds to victims. Modern tools such as data analytics, digital forensics, and techniques for gathering real-time intelligence were explained in detail," the release said.
The meeting also addressed issues related to infrastructure and capacity building, as well as regularly training personnel to keep them updated with the latest technological advancements, the release said.
