Hyderabad, March 21 -- Amid the rapid rise in smartphone usage and social media penetration, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar has issued a strong advisory warning about the growing threat of cyber exploitation targeting young women.

He flagged a surge in distressing incidents where unsuspecting girls are being lured and blackmailed by cybercriminals operating through fake online identities.

The Commissioner noted that smartphones, once a tool of convenience, are increasingly becoming a source of risk. Cybercriminals are creating fake profiles using images of attractive men or film actors as display pictures. These accounts send friend requests on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, specifically targeting young women. ...