The well-known actor rashmika mandanna has been named the indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre's (I4C) national brand ambassador. The Ministry of home Affairs (MHA) created this program to reduce the growing threat of cybercrimes in the country. Mandanna's position highlights the critical need for public awareness about cyber safety in the aftermath of her personal experience with a deepfake video issue.

Rashmika Mandanna's interest in cyber safety stems from a traumatic event she went through the previous year. After a deepfake video of her appeared online, concerns regarding the potential threats posed by malevolent AI technology and the hazards of manipulating wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital information were brought to light. In addition to having a personal impact on her, this event sparked a larger conversation about people's vulnerability in the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital sphere, especially in light of the development of deepfake technology.

In her role as I4C's national brand ambassador, rashmika mandanna will spearhead national initiatives to inform the public about all data-facets of cybercrime. These campaigns will center on topics like:
 
• Deepfake technology: Knowing how to make deepfakes and what happens when you utilize them.
• Cyberbullying: Educating people about the emotional and psychological effects of cyberbullying.
• Financial scams: Educating people about the various forms of financial scams that are common on the Internet.
• Internet scams: Teaching people how to spot and steer clear of several types of internet frauds.
 
Mandanna, who has an incredible 44.2 million instagram followers and 4.9 million X followers, is in a position to reach a large audience and play a crucial role in the battle against cybercrimes.
 
Mandanna's appointment was enthusiastically welcomed by the Ministry of home Affairs' Cyber Dost program, a cyber safety and security awareness platform. "Excited to be on board the pan-Indian star @iamRashmika as I4C's National Brand Ambassador," a post on X said. Together, we will strengthen India's wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital infrastructure and take aggressive measures to combat cybercrimes.
 
The I4C was founded to provide a thorough framework that helps law enforcement organizations combat cybercrime successfully. The center seeks to promote cooperation between different authorities and offer the tools and assistance required to counter cyberattacks.