NCCIA educates Westminster Academy students on cyber safety, online gaming risks

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Public Relations Officer Mahboob Elahi led an interactive cyber awareness session at Westminster Academy on Wednesday, educating students about online gaming risks, cyber harassment, blackmailing and social media safety, while highlighting the importance of responsible internet use and digital protection among young people.

According to NCCIA official Mahboob Elahi, who serves as the agency’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), he delivered an informative lecture focusing on practical ways to protect students from emerging cyber threats and promote safe online behaviour.

During the session, he explained the positive and constructive use of social media, precautions while playing online games and effective measures to secure personal social media accounts against unauthorised access.

He also provided detailed guidance on cybercrime, online harassment, blackmailing and other digital threats, helping students understand how to recognise suspicious online activities and protect themselves from potential exploitation.

Special attention was given to online gaming safety, particularly the risks of interacting with unknown individuals and sharing personal information through gaming platforms.

Mahboob Elahi also guided students on how to approach NCCIA and lodge complaints if they became victims of cybercrime or encountered suspicious online activities.

The awareness session highlighted the importance of equipping the younger generation with practical digital safety knowledge, enabling students to use technology confidently, responsibly and securely.

At the conclusion of the programme, Westminster Academy and Pakistan Youth Parliament presented honorary shields to NCCIA representatives in recognition of their efforts to promote cyber safety awareness among students.