Binayak Sahoo is a cyber security and cyber safety expert from Odisha, known for his insights on emerging digital threats and cybercrime trends. He highlights the borderless nature of cybercrime and emphasizes the importance of public awareness, safe online practices, and proactive measures to protect individuals and organizations from digital risks. Sahoo’s expertise is frequently sought by media and organizations seeking guidance on cyber security challenges in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Sahoo often points out that cybercrime is a borderless and contactless offence where scammers operate anonymously, exploiting people’s lack of awareness and weak online security habits. He has stressed that many cyber fraud cases — including extortion through fake video calls and social media scams — go unreported because victims fear social stigma or don’t know how to respond. In discussions about crimes against children, Sahoo has highlighted that youngsters are often targeted by fraudsters using fake online profiles and deceptive interactions, especially on social networking platforms. He emphasises the importance of parental and educator involvement in guiding children about safe internet practices.
Sahoo has also drawn attention to the increasing role of artificial intelligence and automated tools in cyber threats, warning that these technologies make phishing campaigns, deepfakes, and other malicious activities more sophisticated and harder to detect. He notes that law enforcement needs advanced technical expertise and up‑to‑date tools to tackle such emerging threats effectively. His commentary often appears alongside broader coverage of cyber security initiatives in the state, such as awareness campaigns and discussions around strengthening infrastructure to combat fraud, data breaches, financial scams and other online offenses. Through these efforts, Sahoo advocates for better public education, cooperation between experts and authorities, and proactive cyber safety measures to protect citizens in an increasingly digital world.
