HIBAPRESS – Omar Abreesh
The House of Press witnessed, on Tuesday evening, the organization of a training meeting dedicated to discussing the dangers of cybercrime, especially those related to digital extortion and the hacking of personal data, with the participation of a number of journalists, media professionals, and those interested in the field of cybersecurity.
This meeting was led by Dr. Mounaim El Kassab, where he reviewed during his intervention the most prominent transformations that digital crimes have witnessed in recent years, stressing that the rapid technological development has contributed to the emergence of new and complex methods of electronic targeting, whether through hacking personal accounts, stealing data, or exploiting suspicious links and applications to trap victims. The meeting addressed a number of cases of electronic extortion, with an explanation of the methods used by pirates to exploit photos and personal data with the aim of putting pressure on victims and extorting them financially or morally, while emphasizing the need for immediate reporting to the competent authorities and not succumbing to any digital threats. The participants also discussed the importance of protecting personal data, especially in light of the widespread use of smartphones and social media platforms, where a set of practical tips related to securing digital accounts, adopting strong passwords, and avoiding sharing sensitive information through insecure applications were presented. The meeting also addressed the legal aspect related to combating cybercrime, by highlighting the role of the competent security services in tracking this type of case, and the legal procedures adopted to deal with complaints of hacking and digital extortion. This training event witnessed a great interaction from the attendees, who discussed the increasing challenges imposed by digital security on those working in the media field, in light of the increasing attempts of hacking and electronic targeting of professional and personal data.
