emirates7 - The Abu Dhabi Centre for Community and Legal Awareness, "Masouliya," under the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has initiated an awareness campaign to combat the rising threat of cyber extortion.
This campaign seeks to educate various segments of society about the dangers of cyber extortion and promote preventive measures, particularly in the context of the increasing use of social media. The two-month initiative is in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of ADJD, to enhance legal awareness in the community to ensure security and stability.
The campaign aims to inform the public about essential precautions for safe internet usage and the responsible handling of technological tools. It also focuses on raising awareness about the risks of cybercrime, the legal repercussions, and how the misuse of social media can make individuals vulnerable to electronic extortion.
A special emphasis is placed on educating parents about the importance of supervising their children to protect them from becoming victims or perpetrators of cyber extortion. The campaign highlights the legal liabilities associated with these crimes under the country’s laws.
To achieve its objectives, the campaign includes organizing various educational events and distributing materials through print, audio-visual, and social media platforms to reach different segments of the population.
Additionally, the campaign draws attention to Article 42 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on combating rumors and cybercrimes, which states that individuals who extort or threaten others via an information network or technological means face imprisonment of up to two years and fines ranging from AED250,000 to AED500,000. If the threat involves a crime or dishonorable actions and is accompanied by a demand to act or refrain from acting, the punishment can increase to a maximum of ten years imprisonment.
This campaign seeks to educate various segments of society about the dangers of cyber extortion and promote preventive measures, particularly in the context of the increasing use of social media. The two-month initiative is in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of ADJD, to enhance legal awareness in the community to ensure security and stability.
The campaign aims to inform the public about essential precautions for safe internet usage and the responsible handling of technological tools. It also focuses on raising awareness about the risks of cybercrime, the legal repercussions, and how the misuse of social media can make individuals vulnerable to electronic extortion.
A special emphasis is placed on educating parents about the importance of supervising their children to protect them from becoming victims or perpetrators of cyber extortion. The campaign highlights the legal liabilities associated with these crimes under the country’s laws.
To achieve its objectives, the campaign includes organizing various educational events and distributing materials through print, audio-visual, and social media platforms to reach different segments of the population.
Additionally, the campaign draws attention to Article 42 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on combating rumors and cybercrimes, which states that individuals who extort or threaten others via an information network or technological means face imprisonment of up to two years and fines ranging from AED250,000 to AED500,000. If the threat involves a crime or dishonorable actions and is accompanied by a demand to act or refrain from acting, the punishment can increase to a maximum of ten years imprisonment.