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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (AM)

Mangaluru, Mar 15: The Maria Paiva Couceiro memorial lecture on 'Cyber Crime - Awareness and Security Measures' was held at School of Social Work Roshini Nilaya on Wednesday, March 15.

Dr Ananth Prabhu G, advisor, Vikas Group of Institutions, who was the resource person of the lecture took the gathering through an enthralling session on concepts of awareness, information sharing and cybercrime. He said, "We all use Android phones. They are built to track your location. You surf, check, chat, upload and delete on internet, thinking your data is safe. But for your information, you are not safe and all the information is public. Many people are still believe that their information is secure. Whatever you do on the internet can be stolen."

Dr Ananth further spoke about invasion of privacy, spoofing, spying, phishing, cyber terrorism, child surveillance and how to avoid misuse of debit and credit cards. He advised the gathering to ensure safety on internet by using anti-virus, changing passwords once in every three months, using two step authentication while using emails and other social media sites, keep changing the password of WiFi and use eraser software to delete data completely from personal computers. He gave a number of softwares and websites which can help in safe use of internet. He also distributed 'Cyber Crimes and Prevention', a book compiled by him among the audience and asked them to read it to clear any doubts and questions about cyber safety.

"This lecture was not to scare you, but to let you know that nothing on the internet is private and we need to stay safe. Everything we send and receive can be edited, checked, stored and deleted. You are supposed to know the Indian Information Act of 2008. The book 'Cyber Crimes and Prevention' will give you a fair idea of cyber laws in India," he concluded.

Dr Jacintha D'Souza, former principal, Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work in her presidential address said, "Dr Ananth took all of us into a different world. We realised that we were really ignorant of the facts in the cyber world. I am grateful to Dr Ananath for explaining various types of cyber crimes and safety measures".

Earlier, Steevan Pinto, president of Roshni Alumni Association School of Social Work, welcomed the gathering.

Ratna Pinto and Asha Lobo, executive members of the alumni association compered the programme and delivered the vote of thanks respectively.

Dr Olinda Pereira, founder principal of Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work, Colin D'Souza, president of Institute of Social Service, faculty members and students were present.