Computer Science Students Present a Seminar on Digital Safety at Shahid Kocher Boys’ High School
Second-year students from the Department of Computer Science at Cihan University–Erbil held an informative seminar titled “Stay Smart Online” at Shahid Kocher Boys’ High School on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Sara Jamal Hussein.
Didar Ibrahim Tawfeeq opened the seminar by welcoming those in attendance and introducing its main topics. He highlighted the importance of digital safety and protecting personal information when using the internet.
Salahaldeen Mohammed Salahaldeen delivered a presentation on online privacy, explaining the digital footprints users create through their online activities, how to adjust privacy settings, and how to manage location-sharing settings on social media platforms.
Hawraz Hemn Mustafa outlined essential account security practices, including creating strong, unique passwords for each account, using password managers, and enabling two-factor authentication to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
Baker Mundher Abdullah discussed phishing and online scams targeting school students, including fake scholarship offers, fraudulent promotions for in-game currencies, and impersonation scams. He also demonstrated how to identify suspicious messages and avoid falling victim to such schemes.
Arya Rahim Abdulrahman explained safe online payment practices, emphasizing the importance of checking sellers’ reputations, using secure payment platforms, and avoiding potentially fraudulent transactions when shopping online.
Aro Amin Mustafa concluded the presentations by discussing safe downloading practices, including obtaining applications from official sources, reviewing application permissions, and avoiding suspicious attachments. He also outlined the appropriate steps for recovering compromised accounts.
At the end of the seminar, Mr. Samir Rostam, the school’s principal, thanked the Computer Science students for their informative presentations and their efforts to raise awareness of digital safety and personal information protection.
