University of Kerbala
Faculty of Science / University of Kerbala has organized a workshop on electronic blackmail and its impact on society, targeting students.
The workshop aims at educating students about dangers of electronic blackmail and how to maintain security of personal information.
The workshop topics deals with the concept of electronic crime and electronic blackmail in particular and criminal penalty prescribed for it, and an explanation of methods through which users’ personal accounts are hacked, in addition to clarify the role of specialists in confronting electronic blackmail crimes and protecting society from blackmailers’ dangers.
The participants present a number of recommendations to reduce this phenomenon, including not opening links from unknown sources and calling on Iraqi legislator to expedite legislation of cybercrime law and resorting to authorities when subject to electronic blackmail.
