“A workshop entitled: ”Drugs, Cyber Extortion and Terrorism

Under the patronage of Prof. Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghabban, President of the Technological University, and the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sadeq Hussein Bakhy, Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Studies and Planning Division, in cooperation with the Psychological and Educational Counseling Unit, and coordination with the National Security Agency, organized a workshop on 

“Drugs, Cyber Extortion, and Terrorism” workshop

The workshop was held on Tuesday, 2/25/2025, at Al-Quds Hall, in the presence of a group of faculty members and students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering. A specialized team from the National Security Agency presented comprehensive lectures on the security and social risks caused by drugs, means of preventing cyber extortion, in addition to terrorist threats and ways to address them.

Part of the workshop was also dedicated to discussing cyber fraud issues, highlighting the methods used by fraudsters to hack bank accounts and steal payment card data. The lecturers provided practical advice and guidance on how to secure personal information, avoid fraudulent links, and use double verification techniques to protect financial accounts.

The workshop concluded with a fruitful discussion session, which witnessed wide interaction by the department’s instructors, who provided their queries and suggestions on ways to enhance awareness.