Cybersecurity deficit amid rising attacks in Karnataka

Karnataka residents lost an astonishing Rs 2,915 crore to cybercrimes in 2024, or an average of Rs 7.98 crore every single day, according to data compiled by the State Crime Records Bureau. Though the figure is shocking, statistics rarely convey lived realities.

Picture, for a moment, an unknown intruder sitting in a dim, silent room, halfway across the world, scrolling through your most recent WhatsApp conversation. This unsettling scenario is not far-fetched. All that a scammer needs is for you to tap on a dubious link or install a suspect application. This proverbial open door opens consumers up to the lower end of the damage spectrum and illustrates the cost of neglecting basic smartphone security.