Effective policing must as cybercriminals target vulnerable groups, says Keralam Minister
C0c0n-2026, the cybersecurity summit concludes in Keralam’s Kochi
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting children, women, and other vulnerable groups, according to Kerala's Higher Education Minister Roji M. John. In his address on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the valedictory session of C0c0n-2026, the cybersecurity summit organized by the Kerala Police in collaboration with the Information Security Research Association, the minister highlighted the role of AI in exacerbating cybercrime.
He pointed out that hackers are using advanced technology to intrude into private spaces and steal personal information. The event saw participation from Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, who did not speak due to a voice rest, as well as other notable figures including MP Hibi Eden, MLA Tony Chammany, actor Dulquer Salmaan, and businessman M.A. Yusuf Ali.
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