Thiruvananthapuram: In a bold stride towards enhancing digital safety, the Kerala Police has officially announced the 6th edition of its flagship international cybersecurity hackathon Hac’KP 2025. Themed “Automating the Fight Against Online Harm”, the event invites ethical hackers, tech visionaries, cybersecurity professionals, and digital defenders from across the globe to unite in building smart technologies that aid law enforcement in fighting the growing menace of online child exploitation.
More than just a hackathon, Hac’KP 2025 is a mission-driven collaboration a global call to arms in the digital space. Participants are expected to develop cutting-edge solutions to support the Kerala Police and law enforcement agencies worldwide in identifying, preventing, and responding to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA). Among the major problem statements are: privacy-conscious public reporting platforms for CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) data, AI-driven systems for threat correlation and deconfliction across law enforcement databases, and early-warning technologies that can preempt child exploitation in online environments.
Organized by the Kerala Police Cyberdome, this hybrid-format event will allow global participation, ensuring the best minds from around the world contribute to this critical cause. “This is not merely a technical contest; it is an urgent social mission to protect the most vulnerable members of our society using the power of innovation,” stated senior officials from the Cyber Division.
The registration window for Hac’KP 2025 opens on July 25, 2025, with participants expected to showcase both their technical skills and their commitment to social impact. Along with prestigious prizes and accolades, the winners will have the opportunity to see their innovations deployed by real-world policing agencies ensuring their work leaves a lasting legacy.
With hashtags like #HacKP2025, #AutomatingTheFightAgainstOnlineHarm, #TechForGood, and #KeralaPoliceCyberDivision already gaining traction on social platforms, the countdown to one of India’s most significant cybersecurity hackathons has begun. Kerala Police’s continued emphasis on forward-looking policing once again positions the state as a national pioneer in cyber innovation and child protection.