Cybersecurity & Public Safety

Empowering Citizens to Stay Safe in the Digital World

Why It Matters

In today’s hyperconnected India, cyber threats don’t just affect businesses — they target everyday people: students, homemakers, senior citizens, and small business owners. From mobile scams and phishing to deepfakes and data theft, cybercrime has become a real threat to public safety.

At MDIF, we believe true digital empowerment comes only when people are both connected and protected.

What We Do

Cyber Awareness & Literacy for All

  • Workshops, street plays, and school programs in cities, towns, and rural areas
  • Posters, videos, and toolkits in simple, regional languages
  • Targeted outreach for women, children, and senior citizens
  • Special drives for Digital Safety Week, cyber-bullying awareness, and more

Report Cybercrime & Seek Help Online

You can now report incidents or cyber threats through:

  • Our dedicated mobile app (Android & iOS)
  • The Report a Problem feature on our website
  • Guided help via Cyber-Rakshak (chat or voice)

Offline Support through Jan-Mitra Volunteers

Not everyone has access to smartphones or digital literacy. That’s why we’ve trained a network of Jan-Mitra volunteers across communities who:

  • Help people file cyber complaints
  • Educate villagers and seniors about mobile scams
  • Distribute printed safety kits and posters
  • Organize local cyber help desks during events

Policy & Legal Action

We also work to strengthen national and local policies by:

  • Conducting audits of unsafe apps & platforms
  • Recommending cyber protection policies to government bodies
  • Creating easy-to-understand explainers of laws like DPDPA
  • Offering pro bono legal support (through network partners)

Introducing CYBER-RAKSHAK – Your 24/7 Cyber Safety Companion

Our AI-powered chatbot and virtual assistant is here to support you — anytime, anywhere.

Cyber-Rakshak can:

  • Answer your security-related questions instantly
  • Guide you in reporting scams, fraud, or suspicious messages
  • Educate you about safe digital practices and DPDPA compliance
  • Direct you to relevant legal or support channels in case of an incident

Available on our website and mobile app

Voice + Text Support in multiple Indian languages

Coming soon on WhatsApp & SMS platforms

What’s Coming Next

Cybersecurity training certification for volunteers

Dedicated safety guide for small businesses and entrepreneurs

Regional cyber helpline pilot in partnership with local gov agencies

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Our Impact So Far

  • 1000+ students sensitized
  • hundreds of seniors reached via Jan-Mitra volunteers
  • important queries answered by Cyber-Rakshak in pilot phase
  • Awareness programs in multipale states and counting
  • Try Cyber-Rakshak now on mdifoundation.org
  • Host a cyber awareness session in your area
  • Partner with us to protect more communities

“One aware citizen is stronger than ten unknown threats.”