Crooks crack the code as cybercrime spreads to rural Telangana

Cybercrime, once concentrated in Hyderabad, is now infiltrating rural districts across Telangana. The shift has underscored an urgent need for better security protocols and awareness efforts against the growing threat of fraud. Lavpreet Kaur and Naveen Kumar highlight how scammers are exploiting the vulnerabilities of people beyond city limits, and the need for systemic reforms to counter digital deception