Cybercrime Awareness Crucial for All Ages, Says Police Commissioner

Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau stressed the importance of raising cybercrime awareness across all age groups at the Cyber Expo 2024, jointly organized by MPS and NCIT. He highlighted the need for capacity building in cybersecurity and attracting youth. Reported cybercrime cases doubled from 99 in 2023 to 173 so far this year. Majority involve hacking, including bank and social media account breaches, and government/private sector website hacks. Forgery and fraudulent social media pages impersonating businesses have also increased. The expo runs from 11 to 13 December.

Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau stressed the importance of raising cybercrime awareness across all age groups at the Cyber Expo 2024, jointly organized by MPS and NCIT. He highlighted the need for capacity building in cybersecurity and attracting youth. Reported cybercrime cases doubled from 99 in 2023 to 173 so far this year. Majority involve hacking, including bank and social media account breaches, and government/private sector website hacks. Forgery and fraudulent social media pages impersonating businesses have also increased. The expo runs from 11 to 13 December.

Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau stressed the importance of raising cybercrime awareness across all age groups at the Cyber Expo 2024, jointly organized by MPS and NCIT. He highlighted the need for capacity building in cybersecurity and attracting youth. Reported cybercrime cases doubled from 99 in 2023 to 173 so far this year. Majority involve hacking, including bank and social media account breaches, and government/private sector website hacks. Forgery and fraudulent social media pages impersonating businesses have also increased. The expo runs from 11 to 13 December.

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