🚀 Cyber Awareness & Digital Citizenship Hackathon

(Mission Mode Hackathon)

📅 Date: 31 December 2025
🏛️ Organised by: Cyber Club & Digital India Cell
🎓 Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University (MKBU)
🤝 A CAWACH Initiative under the aegis of Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Government of Gujarat
📍 Venue: Language Laboratory, Department of English, MKBU

🏷️ Mission Tagline

“Create Awareness • Prevent Harm • Empower Digital Citizens”

🎯 About the Hackathon

The Cyber Awareness & Digital Citizenship Hackathon is a hands-on, lab-based academic event where students will collaboratively research, curate, create, and compile digital awareness content on contemporary cyber issues.

Students will make responsible and creative use of Generative AI tools to produce citizen-centric digital resources that can be used on campus, in the community, and across online platforms.

🌍 Mission Statement

To design and deploy AI-assisted digital awareness resources that promote:

• 🛡️ Cyber safety

• 🤝 Ethical digital behaviour

• 🧠 Informed and responsible digital participation

through credible, creative, and socially responsible content.

🧭 Mission Objectives

By the end of the hackathon, participants will be able to:

1. 🔍 Identify real-world cyber risks faced by students, citizens, and first-time digital users

2. 🤖 Use Generative AI tools responsibly and ethically

3. 📚 Curate authentic information from government portals and trusted sources

4. 🎨 Translate complex cyber concepts into simple, accessible digital formats

5. 📢 Create ready-to-use awareness artefacts for campus, community, and online dissemination

🛠️ Mission Workflow (Action-Oriented)

🧩 Phase 1: Research & Content Curation

Teams will:

• 👥 Identify the target audience
  (students, parents, senior citizens, digital beginners)

• 📑 Collect verified information from:

  • Cyber Crime Portal (India)

  • CERT-In advisories

  • RBI digital safety alerts

  • Newspaper reports and real-life cyber cases

• 📝 Shortlist key awareness messages:

  • Do’s & Don’ts

  • Red flags

  • Reporting steps

✅ Outcome: Curated knowledge base + clear content outline

🤖 Phase 2: AI-Assisted Content Creation

Teams will ethically and transparently use Generative AI to:

• 💡 Generate ideas and concepts

• 📝 Draft scripts, summaries, and captions

• 🎨 Design layouts and visual concepts

• 🔄 Convert content across formats
  (text → visual → audio → video)

✔️ Permitted Use of AI

• Idea generation

• Script drafting

• Visual layout suggestions

• Language simplification

👤 Mandatory Human Role

• Fact verification

• Contextualisation

• Ethical framing and final editing

🎨 Phase 3: Multi-Format Digital Production

Each team must create at least TWO outputs from the following list:

🌐 1. Awareness Website / Microsite / Blog Post

• Topic-wise pages or posts

• Simple language and clear call-to-action

• Cyber help numbers and reporting links

📊 2. Infographic Series

• Step-by-step explanations (e.g., How Phishing Works)

• Warning signs and preventive measures

• Suitable for Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Threads & Instagram

🎥 3. Short Explainer Videos (60–120 seconds)

• Scenario-based storytelling

• AI-assisted visuals or voiceovers

• Subtitles for accessibility

🎧 4. Audio Podcasts / Public Service Messages

• 2–5 minute clips

• Languages: Gujarati / Hindi / English

• Suitable for YouTube, Facebook, or WhatsApp circulation

📘 5. Citizen FAQ Handbook (Digital PDF / Web)

• Common doubts and myths

• Simple Q&A format

• Legal awareness and reporting steps

🪧 6. Digital Posters for Campus Display

• Strong visuals, minimal text

• QR codes linking to resources

📱 7. Social Media Awareness Campaign

• Reels, posters, carousel posts

• Suggested hashtags:
  #cawach #cyberclub_mkbu #cyberclubmkbu

• One-week posting plan

📂 8. Case Study Repository

• Real or simulated cyber crime cases

• Structure: Problem → Impact → Prevention → Reporting

• Educational resource for future students

📦 Phase 4: Deployment & Impact Mapping

Teams must clearly demonstrate:

• 📍 Where the content can be used (campus, schools, community)

• 👥 Who benefits from the content

• 🌱 Potential reach, scalability, and sustainability

✅ Outcome: Ready-to-deploy cyber awareness toolkit

🏆 Mission Success Indicators

Evaluation will focus on:

• ✔️ Clarity of message

• ✔️ Accuracy and reliability

• ✔️ Social relevance

• ✔️ Creative yet responsible use of AI

• ✔️ Ethical and inclusive design

📚 Hackathon Topics (30)

🛡️ A. Core Cyber Security & Threat Awareness

1. Cyber Security Basics for Everyday Users

2. Types of Cyber Attacks: Malware, Ransomware, Spyware

3. Password Hygiene and Authentication

4. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Why and How

5. Public Wi-Fi Risks and Safe Internet Usage

6. Data Privacy and Personal Data Protection

7. Device Security: Mobiles, Laptops, Tablets

💳 B. Cyber Fraud, Scams & Financial Threats

8. Cyber Fraud Awareness: Types and Red Flags

9. Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing

10. Digital Arrest Scams: Myths and Reality

11. UPI and Online Banking Fraud

12. Fake Job Offers and Recruitment Scams

13. E-commerce and Online Shopping Fraud

14. Mule Accounts: Risks and Legal Consequences

🤝 C. Digital Citizenship & Ethical Behaviour

15. Digital Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities

16. Ethical Use of Social Media

17. Digital Footprint and Online Reputation

18. Netiquette and Responsible Communication

19. Misinformation and Disinformation

20. Fact-Checking and Verification Skills

🧠 D. Digital Well-being & Mental Health

21. Digital Well-being and Screen-Time Balance

22. Social Media Addiction

23. Cyber Bullying: Impact and Prevention

24. Online Harassment and Trolling

25. Safe Online Spaces for Children

⚖️ E. Law, Policy & Citizen Awareness

26. Cyber Laws in India (IT Act)

27. How to Report Cyber Crime

28. Role of CERT-In and Cyber Cells

29. Data Protection Laws and User Consent

30. AI, Deepfakes, and Emerging Cyber Threats

🌟 Final Message to Participants

This Hackathon is not just a competition—it is an opportunity to learn, innovate, and serve society. Your contribution can help build a safer, smarter, and more responsible digital India.