CYBER SOCIETY OF INDIA & VISHLAW GLOBAL HOST LANDMARK SEMINAR

Cyber Crime Awareness Programme Unveils Strategies Against Emerging Digital Threats and Fraud

CHENNAI, INDIA — The Cyber Society of India (CySI), in association with Vishlaw Global, successfully convened a comprehensive Cyber Crime Awareness Programme today at Teynampet, Chennai. Guided by the theme “Stay Alert • Stay Secure • Practise Cyber Hygiene,” the seminar brought together legal practitioners, cybersecurity professionals, corporate representatives, academic scholars, and CySI members to address the escalating complexities of modern cyber threats and legal remedies.

The proceedings opened with participants taking a collective Cyber Safety Oath, emphasizing ethical digital behavior and collective personal responsibility. Marking a key milestone for public cyber education, Mr. Vijayakumar KM, Secretary of CySI, formally released an authoritative awareness pamphlet detailing practical, actionable cyber hygiene guidelines designed for immediate public implementation.

“Cybersecurity is not merely an institutional protocol; it is every individual’s daily responsibility. Combatting sophisticated financial fraud requires investigative rigor, strict organizational accountability, and a fundamental shift in user mindset.”

— Mr. Balu Swaminathan, President, CySI (NASSCOM–Mumbai Police Cyber Cop Award Recipient)

KEY SEMINAR INSIGHTS & EXPERT SESSIONS

Emerging Threats
Mr. Vijayakumar KM (CySI) Detailed the modus operandi behind digital arrest scams, illicit stock trading applications, malicious APK distribution, deepfakes, and AI-powered voice cloning.

Legal & Bank Remedies
Mr. K. Inbarajan (Advocate) Outlined statutory account freezing under Sec. 106 BNSS, relief protocols under Sec. 503 BNSS, electronic evidence admissibility (Sec. 63 BSA, 2023), and emergency reporting via helpline 1930.

Operational Hygiene
Mrs. Pritika Balu (CySI) Addressed Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), robust password governance, secure digital banking routines, and compliance standards under the DPDP Act, 2023.

The seminar featured an extended interactive forum where delegates examined legal remedies, digital evidence preservation, and financial fraud mitigation. Professional video recordings of the technical proceedings were captured by CySI and will be made publicly available on the official CySI YouTube channel for broader public awareness. The event concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks presented by Mr. S. B. Gokulavasan, LL.M., of Vishlaw Global.

ABOUT CYBER SOCIETY OF INDIA (CYSI)
The Cyber Society of India is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity awareness, fostering digital literacy, and assisting enforcement and legal frameworks in tackling digital crime.

Media Contact & Inquiries: Cyber Society of India (CySI) & Vishlaw Global | Teynampet, Chennai | Official Channel: YouTube (@CySI)

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