In implementation of the curriculum prepared by the Deanship of the College of Science, the Department of Forensic Evidence, in cooperation with the Psychological and Educational Counseling and Student Activities Divisions, held an educational poster exhibition entitled "Electronic Blackmail: Its Types and How Can We Protect Ourselves From It?" at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Prof. Dr. Ghanim Najeeb Abbas, a member of the University Council, delivered an awareness lecture during the opening of the exhibition. He explained the contents of the images included in the exhibition, and commented on the fact that electronic blackmail is a process of threatening and intimidating a victim by publishing photos and leaking personal or confidential information. The victim is then exploited to steal data, pay a sum of money, or engage in illegal or illegitimate acts for the benefit of the blackmailers. He addressed how to protect ourselves from it, emphasizing:
First, we must be careful about what we share on these platforms and ensure that we do not reveal anything about sensitive personal information.
Second, we must be careful in our dealings with the people we communicate with on these platforms and avoid sharing personal information with strangers.
Third, we must report any cases of extortion we experience to the relevant authorities so that the necessary measures can be taken to stop these illegal acts.