An awareness workshop on cybercrimes and combating disinformation at Al-Ahliyya Amman University

The National Program "Sons of the Kingdom," in collaboration with the Cybercrime Unit at the Criminal Investigation Department, the 911 Ambassadors Foundation, conducted an awareness workshop at Al-Ahliyya Amman University on cybercrimes and combating disinformation under the title "How to Protect Ourselves from Cybercrimes." The workshop was held in the Mahmoud Darwish Auditorium at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, in which was attended by faculty members and students of the university. It was part of the "My Security Culture" program for comprehensive security awareness initiated by the initiative "Sons of the Kingdom" to raise security awareness among citizens and fortify society against various forms of crime. The workshop began with the royal anthem and featured welcoming remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the university, Prof. Ruba Al-Bataineh, who emphasized the university's commitment to implementing awareness programs aimed at fortifying students against risks. Dr. Sawsan Badrakhan, the event coordinator and head of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the university, highlighted the significant rise of cybercrimes due to the advancement of social media platforms and the increasing use of these websites. She stressed the importance of collective efforts to combat various forms of cybercrimes. Ashraf Al-Kilani, the Director of the National Program "Sons of the Kingdom," spoke about the importance of spreading security awareness among students in schools and universities. He emphasized that they are a targeted group in serious crimes such as cybercrimes and drug-related offenses, which pose a significant threat to Jordan's societal security. Al-Kilani stressed the importance of not spreading rumors, especially during challenging and exceptional circumstances that a country may face, as this can have a negative impact on societal peace and the work of relevant state authorities. He emphasized that those who spread rumors are criminals against the nation. First Lieutenant Yahya Al-Amoush from the Cybercrime Unit provided insights on how to prevent falling victim to cybercrimes. He explained that the Cybercrimes Law criminalizes many offenses committed online and prescribes appropriate penalties for them. Lieutenant Al-Amoush underlined the importance of citizens being cautious when dealing with content on social media platforms, especially rumors. He advised citizens not to share news on social media until verifying its source. At the end of the workshop, the presenters answered all the students' questions and inquiries, and the Dean of the Faculty Prof. Ruba Al-Bataineh presented certificates of appreciation to the lecturers.