The Cultural Committee of the Sociology Department organized the first symposium of 2025 on Wednesday, April 9, at 2:00 PM, titled "Cyber Extortion and Its Consequences: A Sociological Analysis." The symposium was presented by Dr. Sharifa Al-Suwaidi, Assistant Professor of Sociology in the department, and the session was moderated by Dr. Omaima Abu Al-Khair, Associate Professor of Sociology in the department and Head of the Cultural Committee. The symposium was attended by colleagues from the department and college faculty, as well as a number of our undergraduate and graduate students. Many discussions and questions were raised about the topic, and the session concluded at 3:30 PM.