Cybersecurity
New Dual-Stage Malware Marks a Terrifying Milestone in Cyberthreat Evolution
Cybersecurity firms are tracking a significant evolution in the distribution tactics of the GootLoader malware family. Operators are now using a combination of compromised installers, rogue ISO attachments, and browser extension abuse to deliver ransomware, remote access trojans (RATs), and…
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Cambodia Arrests South Koreans in Expanding Cyber Scam Probe
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Authorities have confirmed that Cambodia arrested several South Koreans in an expanding cyber scam probe, while two others were rescued, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho…
U.S. Court Bars Israeli Spyware Maker from Targeting WhatsApp Users
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In a landmark judgment, a U.S. federal court has permanently barred Israeli spyware developer NSO Group Technologies from targeting WhatsApp users, while ordering the company…
China Accuses US of Cyberattack on National Time Centre
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China has accused the United States of launching a cyberattack on its National Time Centre, claiming that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) stole sensitive…
Click, Scam, Shame: The Harsh Reality of Women’s Digital Lives in Pakistan
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For many women in Pakistan, the digital world is not a gateway to opportunity but a minefield of risks. From fake online shops to extortion…
PTA Issues Cybersecurity Warning Over Vulnerable WordPress Plugins
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory warning website administrators and developers about multiple security flaws in several vulnerable WordPress plugins, posing…
National CERT Alerts on Severe Cisco ASA Firewall Vulnerabilities Allowing Remote Code Execution
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Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued a high-priority alert for all organizations using Cisco ASA 5500-X Series and Firepower Threat Defense…
New Rust-Based Malware “ChaosBot” Uses Discord Channels to Hijack PCs
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A dangerous new malware strain, dubbed ChaosBot, is raising alarms in the cybersecurity community for its use of novel techniques, including leveraging Discord channels for…
Australian Airline Data Breach Exposes 5.7m Customer Records
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An Australian airline data breach has exposed the personal information of 5.7 million Qantas customers after hackers targeted a third-party software system earlier this year.…
NCCIA Busts Online Job Scam Network in Multan
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In a major crackdown against digital fraud, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has uncovered a large-scale online job scam network that was deceiving…
Polymorphic Malware Quietly Slips Past Security Defenses, Experts Sound Alarm
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Security experts are raising alarms over a growing cyber threat that’s mutating faster than traditional defenses can keep up. Polymorphic malware, which constantly alters its…
EU Grills Apple, Snapchat, YouTube Over Child Safety Risks
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EU turns up heat on tech giants over Child Safety. The European Union has formally questioned Apple, Snapchat, and YouTube over how they protect children…
Apple Raises Bug Bounty to $2 Million to Fight Spyware Threats
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Apple has announced its biggest-ever update to its security rewards program. The tech giant will now offer up to $2 million for the most dangerous…
