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Rashmika Mandanna: Appointed as The National Ambassador For Cybersecurity

Rashmika Mandanna: will be at the forefront of various projects aimed at educating the public on online safety measures.

Rashmika Mandanna: The actress was embroiled in a controversy last year


The Ministry of Home Affairs has assigned Rashmika Mandanna with an important duty. She was chosen to be the National Ambassador for Cybersecurity to increase awareness of the increasing digital threats across the country. Under the Home Ministry, Mandanna was chosen by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C) to spearhead campaigns promoting safe online behavior and raising awareness about the risks of the digital world.

Rashmika Mandanna: Appointed as The National Ambassador For Cybersecurity

Programs Aim To Raise Awareness

Mandanna, in her role as National Ambassador for Cybersecurity, will spearhead multiple efforts to inform the public about staying safe on the internet. These initiatives will focus on different cyber threats like identity theft, phishing attacks, hacking, and AI-generated harmful content. She strives to give people the ability and resources to identify cyber threats and protect themselves. She has already used social media to share her experience and warn others to be cautious about the digital content they engage with and distribute.

Her mission is driven by her personal experiences

Mandanna’s personal experience with cybercrime adds further significance to this appointment. The actress was embroiled in a controversy last year due to a deepfake video that appeared online, falsely depicting her. The AI-produced video made her feel upset, leading to her becoming the victim of hateful online harassment.

Rashmika Mandanna: Appointed as The National Ambassador For Cybersecurity

Inspired by her own experience, Mandanna is now committed to spreading awareness about the risks of deepfakes, cyberbullying, and other types of online manipulation. She asserted that, having felt its effects firsthand, she thinks it’s necessary to implement more stringent measures to safeguard our digital realm. She added that both me and the Government of India are here to assist you in reporting cybercrimes, you can call 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.

Emphasis on Cybersecurity

At a time when cybercrime is on the rise in India, including online fraud, hacking, deepfake videos, and cyberbullying, Mandanna’s appointment is significant. The digital era has provided convenience, while also leaving individuals and businesses vulnerable to advanced cyber threats. Mandanna’s role as an ambassador is focused on tackling these issues directly, by leading country-wide initiatives to safeguard citizens from becoming targets of these online risks.

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Mandanna is sending a clear message: safeguarding our online environment calls for united effort, and she aims to motivate millions to participate in combating cybercrime through her new position.

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Kirti Gaur

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