Cyberabad, Nov. 21 -- The digital boom has brought unprecedented convenience, but it has also fueled a surge in cybercrimes impacting families, youth, and children at an alarming rate.

In a fresh advisory, the Cyberabad Police cautioned that online betting, deepfake abuse, romance scams, harmful games targeting children, and manipulative social-media content are quietly reshaping social behavior and mental well-being. "Criminals no longer break into homes; they break into minds through screens," the advisory noted.

Online betting has emerged as one of the most widespread addictions, pushing youngsters into debt, emotional distress, and in some cases, tragic outcomes. Deepfake technology is being misused, particularly against women, with c...