| Fadley Faisal |
THE Criminal Justice Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) continued its efforts to raise public awareness on the dangers of technology and social media in a briefing recently. Forty-two youths from all districts attended the ‘Civic Village Programme’ at the Sungai Kebun Sports Complex.
The talk titled ‘Cybercrime and the Risks and Dangers of Social Media’ was delivered by Deputy Public Prosecutors, Dayangku Hazirah binti Pengiran Mohd Yusof and Hajah Atiyyah Azzahra binti Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Sura Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Abas.
The talk covered issues associated with the use of social media such as cyber bullying and the prevalence of online scamming and blackmailing. One of the highlighted topics was the sharing of personal information online, which cyber criminals can easily exploit.
The attendees were reminded to be weary of who they communicate with through the Internet and to exercise caution when they post or share personal information about themselves and others.
Hajah Atiyyah Azzahra binti Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Sura Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Abas speaking on Cybercrime and the Risks and Dangers of Social Media
Deputy Public Prosecutor Dayangku Hazirah binti Pengiran Mohd Yusof receiving a token of appreciation from Hajah Hamsah binti Datu Kerna Haji Jaya, Information Officer and Head of the Nationhood Unit, Nationhood and Community Division. – PHOTOS: AGC
The attendees were also informed of a number of cybercrime cases that have been prosecuted in Brunei including those which resulted from viral messages and spreading false information about others. The briefing was followed by a question and answer session.
The Criminal Justice Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers invites schools and educational institutions to contact the Chambers if they are interested in holding such talks.
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