IIT Madras study shows educated professionals make up many cyber fraud victims

IIT Madras study finds educated professionals among financial cybercrime victims. A study by researchers from IIT Madras here has found that financial cybercrime victims in the country were often highly educated professionals, challenging the perception that victims are primarily careless, financially unaware or greedy. The study found that high digital literacy does not necessarily protect individuals from cyber fraud. BITS Pilani, Apollo Knowledge collaborates to develop work integrated learning programs for healthcare professionals Victims included IT professionals, bankers, doctors, management and finance professionals, public-sector officers and individuals with cyb