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Baghdad’s Public Billboards Breached

August 23, 2023
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Baghdad’s Public Billboards Breached

In response to a disturbing incident, Iraqi authorities took immediate action to shut down electronic advertising boards in Baghdad after explicit adult content was illicitly broadcasted on one of the screens.

Following the incident, local media reported that a man has been apprehended by the police for his role in the dissemination of the explicit material to passers-by in the capital.

The shutdown occurred on Sunday and aimed to mitigate the impact of the breach on public spaces, with Iraqi security authorities temporarily turning off the screens due to unauthorized electronic hacking that resulted in the display of immoral content. This incident highlights the challenges of ensuring digital security in public spaces and preserving societal standards.

Furthermore, a statement from the Iraqi Interior Ministry’s Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency revealed that the accused individual responsible for the hacking has been arrested. Preliminary investigations indicate that the accused attributed his actions to financial disputes with the company owning the display screen.

Additionally, despite the swift response, it has been confirmed that some of the screens have been restored to operation, while others remain deactivated. This incident underscores the complex interplay between technological vulnerabilities, freedom of expression, and maintaining ethical standards, as governments globally grapple with the regulation of online content in an increasingly interconnected world.

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  • Iraq switches off electronic billboards after hacker broadcasts porn to Baghdad passers-by
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