Scientific Lecture

Under the sponsorship of the Dean of the College of Political Science, Al-Nahrain University, Prof. Dr. Osama Murtadha B. Al-Saeedi, the University Psychological Counseling Unit organized a lecture titled “Dangers of Electronic Blackmail and Ways to Combat it” in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior.

• Speakers: Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Azim and Major Fawz D. Salman
• Chair: Asst. Prof. Abdullah M. Qasim
• Secretary: Asst. Prof. Noor M. Hasan
• Key Points:
  • Electronic blackmail: a modern crime exploiting digital platforms
  • Risks: psychological, social, and economic impacts
  • Prevention: digital awareness, privacy settings, strong passwords, two-factor authentication
  • Response: don’t yield to demands, preserve evidence, report to authorities
• Device protection: secure SIM, use device tracking services, change passwords