Sharjah Police launch cybercrime awareness campaign - in pictures

Sharjah Police say they have recorded a 70 per cent rise in cybercrime in the past two years. Photo: Sharjah Police
Sharjah Police say they have recorded a 70 per cent rise in cybercrime in the past two years. Photo: Sharjah Police
The police have set up a booth at City Centre Al Zahia to advise people about the dangers of cybercrime. Photo: Sharjah Police
The police have set up a booth at City Centre Al Zahia to advise people about the dangers of cybercrime. Photo: Sharjah Police
The awareness drive also educates children with board games that include information about the dangers of cybercrime. Salam Al Amir
The awareness drive also educates children with board games that include information about the dangers of cybercrime. Salam Al Amir
Sharjah Police said the increase in the number of e-crimes in recent months includes hacking people's social media accounts. Salam Al Amir
Sharjah Police said the increase in the number of e-crimes in recent months includes hacking people's social media accounts. Salam Al Amir
The campaign is aimed at helping people identify when they are being targeted by cybercriminals. Salam Al Amir
The campaign is aimed at helping people identify when they are being targeted by cybercriminals. Salam Al Amir
People are urged to report e-crimes to police through WhatsApp, phone calls and on email. Salam Al amir
People are urged to report e-crimes to police through WhatsApp, phone calls and on email. Salam Al amir