Inter-University Cybercrime Caricature Competition 2023

Call for participation in the Inter-University Cybercrime Caricature Competition 2023! 

Open to STUDENTS from all the UNIVERSITIES in MAURITIUS

Sponsored by Harel Mallac Technologies

Unleash your digital creativity and join our electrifying Inter-University Cybercrime Caricature Competition 2023! organised by the  CyberSecurity & Forensics Research Group (CSFRG) under the Faculty of Information, Communication & Digital Technologies (FoICDT) at the University of Mauritius in collaboration with Harel Mallac Technologies.

Grab a partner and dive into the captivating world of cybercrime and cybersecurity as you craft an enthralling story with your artistic skills. 

Get ready to showcase your talent and stand a chance to win amazing rewards! 

Stay tuned for the grand reveal.

Winners will receive exciting prizes sponsored by Harel Mallac Technologies Ltd.:

1st Prize: Each winner gets a Redmi 12C 4GB RAM + 128GB  Smartphone worth Rs. 11,790 by Linxia.

2nd Prize: Each winner gets a Redmi A2 2GB RAM + 32GB Smartphone worth Rs. 9,190 by Linxia.

3rd Prize: Each winner gets a Redmi Smartwatch 2 Lite worth Rs. 2,990 by Linxia.


To join in on the excitement, click on the Inter-University Cybercrime Caricature Competition 2023 link.

The deadline to register is extended to 7th August 2023 before 5:00 PM.


Watch the video for more details on the competition.

Detailed guidelines for the participants:

1: The Inter-University Cybercrime Caricature Competition 2023 invites students from all the universities in Mauritius to demonstrate their skills in Cybercrime knowledge, Countermeasures for the chosen Cybercrime topic and Caricature skills. 

2: Each team consisting of 2 students should demonstrate one cybercrime and its countermeasures as a storyboard in English with a maximum of 3 A4 posters. Participants can use any design software to design the caricature.

4: Each team should submit a brief report on the evidence of the work's originality and software used.

5: The submission date for the final work is on the 11th of September 2023 before 5:00 PM.

6: The initial elimination assessment will be done by the University of Mauritius and the Harel Mallac team.

7: The final assessment will be done by a team consisting of examiners from national and international levels. 

8: Best three teams will be awarded prizes during the award ceremony scheduled for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.

9: During the month of October, to spread awareness among school kids, college students, university students and others, the best 3 caricatures will be published in news, media, social media, schools, colleges and other entities. 

10: Best caricatures will also be published in Cybersecurity and Forensics Research Group's e-Magazine.

11: The prizes for the best three teams will be awarded by Harel Mallac Technologies.

Organising Team members from CyberSecurity & Forensics Research Group, University of Mauritius

1: Associate Professor (Dr) Sheeba Armoogum, Department of Information & Communication Technologies, University of Mauritius

2: Dr Avinash Utam Mungur, Department of Information & Communication Technologies, University of Mauritius

3: Manishaa Rani Toolooa, student,  Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations with an emphasis in Defense/Forensics

4: Syed Altaaf Mahomathoo Ghaboos, student,  Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations with an emphasis in Defense/Forensics

5: Urvashee Marday, student,  Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations with an emphasis in Defense/Forensics

6: Loveina Drishti Moodhoo, student,  Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations with an emphasis in Defense/Forensics

7: Vanusha Kaully, student,  Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations with an emphasis in Defense/Forensics

8: Lakshana Appadoo, student,  Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations with an emphasis in Defense/Forensics


Organising Team members from Harel Mallac Technologies:

1: Mr Peter Neubert, Senior Manager Business Solutions

2: Mr Navin Peerthy, Chief Revenue Officer

3: Mr Krishna Hurree, Team Lead - SOC & Network

4: Ms Noemie Lan Tin Lan, Digital Marketing Assistant