Citizens under the Hyderabad Commissionerate are losing nearly Rs 1 crore every day to cybercrimes, officials revealed during the launch of a large-scale awareness initiative titled &ldquo;Jaagrut Hyderabad &ndash; Surakshit Hyderabad&rdquo; (Aware Hyderabad &ndash; Safe Hyderabad).
The campaign aims to fight cyber fraud through public awareness and digital vigilance. As part of the launch, police officials unveiled the &lsquo;Cyber Simbha&rsquo; logo and QR code and distributed volunteer badges to promote safe digital practices.
Authorities highlighted that cybercriminals are exploiting people&rsquo;s greed, fear, and lack of caution through phone calls, social media, and online scams. Women, senior citizens, and homemakers have emerged as prime targets, often manipulated into sharing sensitive information.
Officials emphasized that the fight against cybercrime must begin at home, encouraging every household to have at least one &lsquo;Cyber Simbha&rsquo; a person trained and aware of digital safety. Citizens were urged to avoid suspicious links or calls, never share OTPs or banking details, and use strong passwords to safeguard against scams.
In case of fraud, victims are advised to call 1930 or report incidents on the national cybercrime portal <a class="decorated-link" href="http://www.cybercrime.gov.in" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1478" data-end="1499">www.cybercrime.gov.in</a>. The campaign also promotes &lsquo;Cyber Patrolling&rsquo; to prevent and detect online crimes proactively.
Police officials called on youth, retirees, and citizens to spread awareness, building a community-led defense against the rising tide of cyber threats in the digital age.

Hyderabad Loses Rs 1 Crore Daily to Cybercrime

Police launch ‘Jaagrut Hyderabad – Surakshit Hyderabad’ to raise cyber awareness

Hyderabad Loses Rs 1 Crore Daily to Cybercrime

Police launch ‘Jaagrut Hyderabad – Surakshit Hyderabad’ to raise cyber awareness

November 9, 2025 | 20:20 IST