FLO Vadodara, under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Shivani P. Patel, organized an impactful awareness session in collaboration with Navrachana University titled “Click Smart, Stay Safe: Navigating the Cyber World with Confidence.” Led by cyber security expert Dr. Rakshit Tandon, the session was attended by students of Navrachana University and members of FLO Vadodara.
Hosted under the Digital Literacy – National Initiative of FLO, FLO Vadodara recognised that the session was true to the needs of the hour to safeguard everyone from cybercrimes, as digital risks are rising sharply across all age groups. It was for this very reason that the session was kept to create awareness among these young students of Navrachana University, along with the FLO members, ensuring they receive essential guidance to stay secure online.
This session served as a reminder that informed users are the strongest defence against online fraud, data theft, and misuse. Dr. Tandon explained about everyday cyber threats, including phishing, fraudulent calls and SMS, identity theft, social-media manipulation, and data breaches. He highlighted how a single careless action—such as clicking an unknown link—can expose an individual to serious harm.
He talked about the importance of cyber hygiene, encouraged the use of strong passwords, enabled multi-factor authentication, restrict sharing of personal information online, and remained alert to suspicious messages or calls. He also described how attackers use deception through fake delivery calls, phishing emails, manipulated links, and even AI-driven deepfakes to mislead victims.
By presenting real-life cases of financial fraud and identity compromise, he demonstrated how quickly cybercrimes can occur when individuals are unaware. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A that guided students and FLO members on verifying suspicious communication, reporting potential fraud, safeguarding bank accounts, and avoiding unsafe digital practices.
Through this initiative, FLO Vadodara reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital awareness, ensuring the community remains confident, vigilant, and protected in the evolving digital world.