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Maha: WHT NOW launches nationwide programme to tackle rising cyber crime

Maha: WHT NOW launches nationwide programme to tackle rising cyber crime

Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) In a bold step towards tackling alarming rise in cyber crimes across India, WHT NOW, a digital safety movement, announced on Saturday the launch of its National Youth Ambassador Programme in collaboration with universities and colleges across the country.
The initiative aims to train over 5,000 students by the end of 2025 to serve as digital first responders on campus, a much-needed effort amid growing cases of sextortion, cyberbullying, identity theft and online harassment.
Recent data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals a 24.4 percent surge in cyber crimes in 2025, with over 65,000 FIRs (first information reports) registered.

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