Agartala, Aug. 30 -- A special programme was organised on Saturday in Tripura with the primary focus of creating awareness of cybercrime among members of the media fraternity.

Officials highlighted that if the media become well-informed about the growing menace of cybercrime, they can play a vital role in spreading awareness among the general public, thereby acting as strong allies in combating such crimes.

Speakers pointed out that cybercrime is on the rise across the country and remains a borderless threat, where perpetrators can target victims from within India or abroad. "The only effective safeguard against such crimes is awareness. With proper knowledge, people can protect themselves both financially and emotionally from falling v...