April 2 is 'Cybercrime Prevention Day'... Police Launch Awareness Campaigns Including Contests

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] On April 1, the National Police Agency announced that it will carry out various promotional activities to raise public awareness of cybersecurity in celebration of 'Cybercrime Prevention Day' on April 2. Cybercrime Prevention Day was established in 2015 to provide an opportunity to reflect on the importance of preventing cybercrime and ways to practice it.

The police have been operating the 'National Cybercrime Prevention Content Contest' from March 22 to April 19. The contest is held in three categories?videos, emoticons, and posters?centered on the theme of cybercrime prevention (such as preventing cyber fraud and messenger phishing). After expert evaluation and online public voting, a total of 27 final works will be selected.

A dedicated website featuring various cybercrime prevention promotional contents has also been launched and is currently being operated. The website includes card news and instructional videos on prevention rules related to major cybercrimes such as cyber fraud and messenger phishing. In particular, from April 2 to 30, diverse events such as quizzes and video message raffles will be held.

The police also urged the use of free apps like 'CyberCop' and 'PolAntiSpy' to prevent various cybercrimes including cyber fraud and malware. A police official stated, "We plan to provide various information tailored to the public’s level and promote diverse policies that can immediately respond to cybercrime through cooperation with related organizations."

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