University of Basrah Enhances Digital Awareness through a Seminar on the Risks of Cyber Extortion
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Basrah, in cooperation with the National Security Agency, organized an awareness seminar titled “Cyber Extortion and Its Social Impacts”, targeting students and staff to raise their understanding of the dangers of digital abuse.
The seminar aimed to strengthen digital awareness by emphasizing the importance of securing accounts with strong passwords, dealing firmly with extortionists by cutting off communication and refusing to comply with threats, and collecting evidence against them.
The seminar concluded by highlighting the importance of immediately reporting any extortion attempts to the relevant security authorities and reviewing the legal penalties awaiting those who commit such crimes.
Department of Media and Government Communication
