Ichsandi, Hawari Alhaq, Widja Yanto, Lily Indria, Adinda Maria Ulfa

Cybersecurity Education: Protecting Personal Data And Recognizing Fraud Modes On Facebook Social Media In Pkk Women In Bukit Subur Merangin Village

Introduction

Cybersecurity education: protecting personal data and recognizing fraud modes on facebook social media in pkk women in bukit subur merangin village. Empower PKK women in Bukit Subur Merangin with vital cybersecurity education. Learn to protect personal data and recognize Facebook fraud schemes to enhance digital literacy.

Abstract

Cybersecurity is a crucial issue in the digital era, especially for communities actively using social media platforms such as Facebook. The PKK mothers of Bukit Subur Village, Merangin, represent a group vulnerable to fraud and misuse of personal data online. This community service activity aims to enhance the understanding and awareness of PKK mothers regarding the importance of protecting personal data and recognizing various fraud schemes prevalent on Facebook. The methods employed include interactive education through counseling, discussions, and case simulations. The results of the activity show an increase in participants' knowledge and vigilance towards cybersecurity risks, as well as their ability to identify and avoid fraud schemes on social media. This initiative is expected to foster a better digital literacy culture within the Bukit Subur Village community.

Review

This community service initiative addresses a highly pertinent and critical issue in the contemporary digital landscape: cybersecurity education for vulnerable populations actively engaged with social media. The focus on PKK mothers in Bukit Subur Village, who are frequently targets of online fraud and data misuse, highlights a commendable effort to bridge the digital literacy gap within a specific community. The project's objective to protect personal data and recognize fraud modes on Facebook is both timely and directly relevant to enhancing the safety and well-being of its participants in an increasingly digital world. The methodology employed, centered around interactive education through counseling, discussions, and case simulations, appears highly appropriate for the target audience and the practical nature of the subject matter. This hands-on approach likely facilitated a more engaging and effective learning experience, moving beyond passive information dissemination to active skill-building. The explicit aim of improving understanding and awareness through practical recognition strategies for various fraud schemes is a significant strength of this initiative, ensuring that the education translates into actionable knowledge. The reported outcomes, indicating an increase in participants' knowledge, vigilance towards cybersecurity risks, and their improved ability to identify and avoid fraud schemes, underscore the success and positive impact of this intervention. This initiative not only empowers individuals but also contributes significantly to fostering a more robust digital literacy culture within the Bukit Subur Village community. The project effectively demonstrates how targeted education can lead to tangible improvements in personal data protection and fraud recognition among vulnerable social media users.

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