After pornographic material appeared on advertising screens in downtown Baghdad, Iraqi authorities are discussing tightening cybersecurity measures. An unknown hacker was able to project pornographic films on advertising screens in central Baghdad. Parliamentarian Sagwan Sindi stressed that the incident showed the vulnerability of Iraq's cyberspace and suggested stricter control of all billboards.
In response to this incident, the Iraqi authorities closed all advertising screens in Baghdad. A suspect in the hacker attack was also arrested, who showed "immoral scenes" on one of the advertising screens.
The situation raises questions about cybersecurity in Iraq. Previously, the country received a low rating in the Global Cybersecurity Index. Also in this context, a temporary ban on the use of the Telegram messenger application was introduced due to data security issues.
Authoritative Iraqi parliamentarians are putting forward ideas for tightening security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In response to this incident, the Iraqi authorities closed all advertising screens in Baghdad. A suspect in the hacker attack was also arrested, who showed "immoral scenes" on one of the advertising screens.
The situation raises questions about cybersecurity in Iraq. Previously, the country received a low rating in the Global Cybersecurity Index. Also in this context, a temporary ban on the use of the Telegram messenger application was introduced due to data security issues.
Authoritative Iraqi parliamentarians are putting forward ideas for tightening security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
