Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cybersecurity incidents in 2025.

According to Sri Lanka CERT, this represents a significant rise in online fraud, digital fraud, and cyber harassment when compared to prior years.

According to Charuka Damunupola, the Lead Information Security Engineer of Sri Lanka CERT, a significant proportion of the complaints involve fake accounts, hacked accounts, and financial scams carried out through social media platforms.

Hateful or abusive content and adults’ sexual harassment and related content also feature highly among the complaints. He also said that there has been a noticeable increase in general scams and the dissemination of false information, which affects both individuals and the general public.

Cybercriminals continue to employ increasingly sophisticated and fraudulent methods to take advantage of the growing reliance on digital platforms for communication, trade, and financial activities.

Particularly vulnerable groups, such as young people who might not be sufficiently informed about online safety procedures, elderly users, and first-time internet users, are frequently among the victims, it said

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