Nahrain Center and the Ministry of Planning Discuss Methods of Confronting Cyber Extortion in a Specialized Workshop

Category: Workshops

Publish Date: 2025-11-24 17:42:49

The Nahrain Center for Strategic Studies, in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning, held a specialized workshop on cyber extortion at the Ministry’s headquarters, with the participation of representatives from a number of ministries and state institutions.

The workshop was delivered by Engineer Yasser Kareem Nasser from the Artificial Intelligence Division, who presented the latest methods of cyber extortion spreading across social networks and digital platforms.

The workshop addressed mechanisms for early detection of extortion attempts, methods of prevention, as well as an overview of digital protection measures and the role of governmental institutions in reducing this type of crime.

This workshop comes as part of a series of joint awareness programs implemented by the Nahrain Center and the Ministry of Planning, aiming to enhance the efficiency of government staff and strengthen their capabilities in the field of cybersecurity, in support of national efforts to protect society from increasing digital threats.

Nahrain Center Media
24 November 2025