Department of biology at the College of Education for Pure Sciences at the University of Karbala organized a scientific symposium entitled “electronic extortion”, which was given by the lecturers: (Professor Ashwaq Sabah Sahib) and (Professor. Dr. Bushra Hanoun Mohsen) and under the supervision of (Prof. Yasmine Khudair Khalaf, a lecturer in the Department of biology. The aim of the symposium was to give a comprehensive explanation of the danger of electronic blackmail, and to direct the attention of young people to the dangers of this phenomenon and the correct use of social media. The doctor also clarified, saying: During this period, the phenomenon of electronic extortion in Iraq, which is practiced by specialized gangs and individuals to achieve financial gains and other goals, is escalating remarkably. The doctor called for awareness of audio and visual through seminars and radio programs about the dangers of this phenomenon, and to fill the spare time of young people with useful things. The symposium was attended by the head of the department, a group of professors and teachers, and a large number of the department’s students.