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Karnataka open to partnering with Meta for cybersafety: State IT Minister Priyank Kharge

Economic Times · 1y

Karnataka's IT Minister, Priyank Kharge, expressed interest in exploring partnerships with Meta to enhance digital cyber safety, particularly for women and children. He highlighted the need to prevent youngsters from falling into the trap of fraudulent loan apps. Kharge also mentioned discussions with Meta to tackle misinformation and disinformation online. Cybercrime cases in Karnataka accounted for over 20% of total police registrations last year, resulting in a daily loss of Rs 1 crore to cyber fraud. The state aims to increase awareness and recovery of lost funds in such cases.