University of Basrah Organizes a Workshop on “Addressing the Phenomenon of Cyber Extortionâ€
The College of Administration and Economics – Al-Qurna, Department of Project Management at the University of Basrah, organized a workshop titled “Addressing the Phenomenon of Cyber Extortion†in collaboration with the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit. The event aimed to shed light on the increasing prevalence of this issue and explore ways to combat and mitigate it. The workshop took place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
The workshop focused on several key topics, including:
1. Defining cyber extortion and its various forms.
2. The factors contributing to the spread of this phenomenon.
3. The psychological, social, and legal effects of cyber extortion.
4. Prevention and protection strategies, as well as the role of individuals and society in addressing the issue.
The session was led by Professor Dr. Basma Kzar Hassan, with participation from several second-year students from the Project Management Department:
• Abbas Riyadh Qasim
• Mahdi Taher Issa
• Abbas Abdulkarim Ismail
The workshop concluded with a set of key recommendations, including:
1. The need to intensify awareness campaigns about the dangers of cyber extortion.
2. Strengthening deterrent laws and regulations to combat this phenomenon.
3. Providing platforms for psychological and legal support for victims of cyber extortion.
4. Encouraging safe internet and social media usage.
