Cyber safety takes centre stage at ‘Coffee with a Cop’ session in Hyderabad - The HinduPublished - July 24, 2026 07:33 pm IST - HYDERABADSTGCSB P (Cybercrime and Operations) Sai Sri during the ‘Coffee with a Cop’ series on Thursday. | Photo Credit: By ArrangementYoung professionals were encouraged to stay vigilant against evolving cyber threats and adopt responsible digital practices at the sixth edition of the “Coffee with a Cop” series organised by the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) in collaboration with the Cyberabad police and Telangana Rising at the Wipro campus in Gopanpally on Thursday.The session, themed “Connected, Not Consumed: Navigating the Digital Age”, featured Sai Sri, SP (Cybercrime and Operations), Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), who spoke on the growing risks posed by online financial frauds, phishing attacks, QR code scams, fake investment schemes, social engineering, deepfakes, OTP frauds and digital privacy.Interacting with participants, the officer urged young professionals to remain alert online, verify information before placing trust in it and practise good cyber hygiene. She emphasised that every digital action carries responsibility, reiterating the message: “Every choice. Every click. Every consequence.”The session also featured an interactive question-and-answer segment, during which participants sought guidance on protecting themselves from cyber fraud, securing personal information, identifying emerging digital threats and responding effectively if they become victims of cybercrime.Sai Sri also reflected on balancing her responsibilities as a senior police officer and a mother, stressing the importance of digital awareness among young people and the role of parents, educators and communities in fostering responsible online behaviour.Published - July 24, 2026 07:33 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }