To create awareness among Women on cyber crime a marathon was held in Coimbatore, recently.
For the 4th year in succession, We Wonder Woman, a voluntary organization in association with Karpagam University, Coimbatore organized the 5 km marathon.
Managing Trustee of the We wonder woman Subitha Justin and Trustee Shanmugapriya said, with the growing development of information technology, cyber crimes are also increasing in the society. Cyber crimes are also on the rise, especially against women. Even though women are aware, sometimes they are affected without realizing it. Technology is making cybercrimes against women more common.
It is estimated that one in ten girls have experienced cyberbullying since the age of fifteen. It is the most common cyber crime against women. They manipulate women in wrong ways to gain their trust and then take advantage of it. Cyber criminals usually target women and collect their personal and sensitive information like financial details, addresses and private conversations.
Criminals can threaten to expose the sensitive data if victims do not comply with their demands. The police department is very supportive to the victims in such cases. Many victimized women in society are reluctant to report. So, to create awareness among women on cyber crime, the marathon was held from the Coimbatore Nehru Stadium. It proceeded through Avinasi Road Hosur Road, KG Theatre, Racecourse road, Collector Bungalow and again reached Nehru Stadium.
All those who participated in the event were given a medal, certificate, T-shirt and breakfast.
The marathon was flagged off by Sankarraj subramanian, Cyber security specialist, Subitha justin, Managing Trustee, We Wonder Women, Shanmugapriya, Trustee, We Wonder Women
Dr. Amutha, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher education, Dr. Kumar Chinnaiya, Principal, Karpagam college of engineering, Dr. Aadhi pandian, PRO Karpagam institution, Dr. Suman, Sports Injury specialist, VGM hospital.
