Experts Warn of Rising Cyber Extortion, Urging a Comprehensive Security Strategy

Cybersecurity and digital transformation experts warned of the escalating danger of cyber extortion crimes, emphasizing that they have evolved into a social and security threat requiring radical solutions rather than temporary fixes. Experts underscored the necessity of building an integrated national framework combining deterrent legislation, advanced tracking and analysis technologies, and intensified security efforts to deter perpetrators. Specialists highlighted the importance of launching a national digital security strategy based on direct coordination among security, judicial, educational, and media institutions. Furthermore, there was a strong emphasis on enhancing public awareness, integrating digital literacy into school curricula, and providing secure reporting platforms to protect victims and alleviate the social stigmas that prevent them from seeking help.