UNM Students Develop AI Chatbot to Combat Phishing and Enhance Digital Security Literacy

The research and innovation culture among students at Nusa Mandiri University (UNM) continues to grow, with a new project focusing on digital security. Students from the Digital Business Campus are developing an educational chatbot named Garuda Cyber Shield, designed to enhance public literacy regarding cyber threats, particularly phishing.

The innovation was created by students Fadila Hairinnisa, Alya Mukhbita Ariyawan, and Satria Shobbah Falah from the Information Systems study programme, under the supervision of lecturer Titin Kristiana. It is part of the 2026 Student Creativity Programme (PKM).

Titin Kristiana explained that the project responds to the increasing number of phishing cases and digital fraud targeting the public through text messages, emails, social media, and fake websites. She noted that a lack of digital security literacy is a key factor making many internet users susceptible to cybercrime.

Fadila Hairinnisa, a member of the PKM team, stated that the Garuda Cyber Shield chatbot utilises Large Language Model (LLM) technology to provide interactive education. The tool is designed to help users understand various phishing methods, recognise the characteristics of digital scams, and receive recommendations for appropriate preventive measures.

Beyond education, the chatbot aims to raise public awareness about protecting personal data and making safer decisions during online activities.

Taopik Hidayat, the university’s Student Affairs Coordinator, said the development of such innovations reflects a consistent process of fostering a research culture. He noted that students are increasingly confident in expressing ideas, exploring solutions, and offering relevant answers to real-world problems. He added that the Student Creativity Programme serves as a strategic platform to train students in critical, creative, and data-driven thinking, shaping them into problem solvers who can identify issues, conduct analysis, and deliver innovative, applicable solutions.

As a Digital Business Campus, UNM remains committed to encouraging student innovation in technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, providing continuous mentorship and support for impactful student work.