Over 9,000 cybercrime complaints within two months

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By Poojathmi Rivithma

Colombo, October 7 (Daily Mirror) - Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.

SLCERT engineer Charuka Damunupola told the Daily Mirror that there has been a significant increase in cybercriminal activities, noting that more than 9,000 complaints have been filed recently.

Alarmingly, 80% of these cases involve social media platforms, thus highlighting the growing vulnerabilities that users face online. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it is crucial for individuals and organizations to remain vigilant and adopt proactive measures to protect themselves from potential cyber-attacks.

Reports indicate that 20% of the cases specifically related to cybercrime, while 1,400 cases involved online frauds, Damunupola said.

He said a total of 85 cases involving cyber-bullying of children have been reported, along with 40 cases of online sexual abuse targeting minors.

Meanwhile, these statistics highlight the urgent need for protective measures and awareness initiatives to safeguard vulnerable populations in the digital landscape.

Comments - 3

Dee Monday, 07 October 2024 09:41 PM

Cyber marketing was the key in the presidential campaign as well!

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TRACK THEM DOWN AND MAKE A PUBLIC EXAMPLE OF THEM INCLUDING DEALING WITH THEM IN THE USUAL MANNER BEFORE KICKING THEM OUT OF THE COUNTRY. Monday, 07 October 2024 11:07 PM

YES AND SOME OF THEM CREEP INTO COUNTRIES AS TOURISTS AND OPERATE INSTEAD OF OPERATING FROM THEIR HOME COUNTRY. WE NEED TO TRACK THEM DOWN AND DEAL WITH THEM APPROPRIATELY TO ENSURE OTHERSLIKE THEM GET THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR.

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Seqi Tuesday, 08 October 2024 10:33 AM

If you do posts in CAPITALS most people won't read them. . It's like politicos shouting into microphones.... no knowledge about the technologies used and it's effect on the readers and listeners.

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