Experts Warn of Growing Cyber Extortion, Calling for a Comprehensive National Strategy

Cybersecurity experts and specialists have warned of the dangerous growth of the cyber extortion phenomenon, confirming that it has evolved into a social and security threat requiring radical solutions beyond temporary fixes. Specialists noted that strict legal penalties alone are insufficient to curb these crimes, stressing the need to build an integrated national strategy. This includes updating legislation, establishing advanced digital tracking units, and raising public awareness. They also called upon educational, media, and religious institutions to play a pivotal role in digital literacy and providing a safe environment that encourages victims to report crimes without fear of social stigma, concurrent with ongoing government efforts to enhance cybersecurity mechanisms.