Cybersecurity
Cybercriminals Weaponize WhatsApp to Spread New Banking Malware
WhatsApp has become the primary propagation channel for an active banking malware campaign after cybersecurity researchers confirmed that the Astaroth trojan is now spreading through a self-replicating worm that abuses compromised user accounts. Official sources said the malware is already…
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NCERT Issues Advisory on Blue Locker Ransomware Threat
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The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (nCERT) has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory on Blue Locker ransomware, warning that the malware is actively targeting organizations…
Hackers Paralyze PPL IT Systems, Suspend Operations for Days
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The PPL cyberattack has brought one of Pakistan’s largest state-run energy companies to its knees. Hackers calling themselves Blue Locker have crippled Pakistan Petroleum Limited’s…
Hackers Exploit Critical WordPress Theme Flaw Worldwide
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A critical RCE vulnerability (CVE‑2025‑5394) in versions 7.8.3 and earlier of the Alone Charity Multipurpose WordPress Theme is actively exploited. Over 120,000 attempts were recorded…
PTA Cracks Down: Facebook Leads Pakistan’s Digital Scam Epidemic
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Facebook online scams have emerged as the most notorious in Pakistan’s digital fraud landscape, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocking 1,246 scam-related URLs on…
NCCIA Cracks Down on Illegal Call Centers Linked to Global Financial Fraud
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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested hundreds of individuals in a sweeping operation targeting illegal call centers across Pakistan. Over the past…
Hackers Exploit YouTube, Discord to Deploy Info-Stealing Malware
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A sophisticated new YouTube Discord malware campaign is making waves in the cybersecurity world. Threat actors are now leveraging the combined power of YouTube and…
Govt. Completes Cybersecurity Audit of 15 Federal Ministries in Pakistan
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The Pakistan government has successfully wrapped up a comprehensive cybersecurity audit of 15 federal ministries, divisions, and attached departments as part of the Cyber Security…
Russian Hackers Now Using AI to Target Government Officials in Real Time
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Ukraine’s CERT UA has flagged a sophisticated Russian malware strain called LameHug malware, engineered by state backed APT28. This emerging threat uses a LLMs to…
Govt Issues Warning on Rising Freelance Scams Targeting Youth
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The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan has sounded the alarm on a disturbing surge in cyber scams operating under the guise…
Cybersecurity Blunder Ends 158-Year Legacy, 700 Workers Affected
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London: A renowned 158-year-old transport company, KNP Logistics, has been forced to shut down following a devastating ransomware attack, plunging hundreds of families into financial…
Cybersecurity Insurance Set to More Than Double by 2030. Are Pakistani Firms Ready?
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The cybersecurity insurance market is on track to more than double in size over the next five years, with analysts projecting a massive boom from…
PTA Warns Users About WhatsApp Scam Messages
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an alert urging WhatsApp users to be cautious of scam messages coming from unknown local or international numbers.…
