Screenshot messages, report promptly: MoI advises immediate action against cyberthreats
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged the public to promptly report any cyberthreat or incident, outlining the immediate steps individuals should take if they or a family member become victims of financial fraud, blackmail or account hacking.</p> <p>The Ministry advised victims or anyone targeted by such cyberthreats to take screenshots of all conversations and messages…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Interior (MoI) is urging the public to report any cyberthreats or incidents immediately, detailing the steps to take if victimized by financial fraud, blackmail, or account hacking. /
Victims or those targeted by such cyberthreats are advised to take screenshots of all conversations and messages with the perpetrator. The MoI further encourages victims to cease all communication with blackmailers and report incidents promptly through official channels. /
Victims can report incidents to the Economic and Cyber Crimes Department via the hotline 66815757, by calling 2347333, or by emailing cccc@moi.gov.qa. Alternatively, reports can be filed through the Metrash app by navigating to "Security Complaint", then "Cyber Crime", filling in the necessary details, and submitting the report.
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