Jangan Panik, Jangan Klik, Jangan Beri Kode: Penguatan Literasi Keamanan Digital untuk Pencegahan Penipuan pada Masyarakat Karang Malang Gunung Pati Semarang

Don’t Panic, Don’t Click, Don’t Share Verification Codes: Strengthening Digital Security Literacy to Prevent Fraud among the Karang Malang Gunung Pati Semarang Community

Authors

  • Honorata Ratnawati Dwi Putranti Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang
  • Ribut Musprihadi Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30640/cakrawala.v5i4.7854

Keywords:

Edukasi Partisipatif, Literasi Keamanan Digital, Pengabdian Masyarakat, Penipuan Digital, Verifikasi Digital

Abstract

Digital fraud increasingly exploits trust, urgency, and emotional responses rather than technical weaknesses alone. This community service activity aimed to strengthen the digital security literacy of residents of Karang Malang, Gunungpati, Semarang. The activity was conducted on 19 August 2026 as part of the Community Service Program of Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang, using participatory education, case discussion, simulation, and the practical message ‘Do Not Panic, Do Not Click, Do Not Share Codes.’ A post-activity Kahoot quiz involving 30 participants consisted of 15 questions completed in 11 minutes. The overall correct-response rate was 71%, and all participants completed the quiz. However, only 7% answered correctly a question about an online contact requesting emergency money. The finding highlights the need for repeated scenario-based practice, simple verification procedures, and continuing dissemination through digital pocket guides and community communication channels.

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Published

2026-11-03

How to Cite

Honorata Ratnawati Dwi Putranti, & Ribut Musprihadi. (2026). Jangan Panik, Jangan Klik, Jangan Beri Kode: Penguatan Literasi Keamanan Digital untuk Pencegahan Penipuan pada Masyarakat Karang Malang Gunung Pati Semarang : Don’t Panic, Don’t Click, Don’t Share Verification Codes: Strengthening Digital Security Literacy to Prevent Fraud among the Karang Malang Gunung Pati Semarang Community. Cakrawala: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Global, 5(4), 12–21. https://doi.org/10.30640/cakrawala.v5i4.7854