Dombivli Nagari Sahakari (DNS) Bank organized a cyber security awareness session for around 200 students of Classes 9 and 10 at Jaslok Secondary School, Ulhasnagar.
The initiative aimed to address the growing cybercrime risks linked to mobile phone usage, particularly among children.
With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing reliance on mobile devices for education, the DNS Bank highlighted the unintended consequences of this dependency, including a surge in cybercrimes.
During the session, the bank representatives educated students about setting strong passwords, avoiding inappropriate social media posts, practicing mobile phone safety, and being cautious with downloads to prevent data breaches.
The interactive session included a lively question-and-answer format, keeping the students engaged and encouraging active participation. It concluded with students pledging to adopt safer digital practices.
DNS Bank’s team included Security Officer Nitin Bhendali, Nilesh Margaj, and Marketing Department representatives Akshay Phatak and Mr. Ganesh Naik. The school principal praised the initiative, emphasizing the importance of such programs in all schools to safeguard students’ digital well-being.