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‘Grokking’: How Hackers Hijack Grok AI to Push Malware
Cybercriminals are weaponizing X’s AI tool, Grok, to amplify malware campaigns by hiding malicious links in promoted ads, security researchers at Guardio Labs have found.…
Punjab Govt Forms CERT to Tackle Cybercrime and Online Threats
The Punjab government has approved the creation of a Cyber Emergency Response Team, CERT Punjab, with an estimated budget of Rs1 billion. The new unit…
Vibe Hacking Lets Chatbots Aid Data Extortion Across Sectors
Vibe hacking has emerged as a new tactic that lets attackers make AI chatbots assist in building malware and running extortion campaigns. Security teams have…
Google Denies Reports of Widespread Gmail Security Breach
Google has refuted claims circulating online that suggested Gmail recently suffered a major security breach, calling the reports completely unfounded. In a statement, the tech…
Hackers Are Now Hiding Malware Inside AI Chatbot Images: Here’s How To Stay Safe
A new category of cyberattack that bypasses traditional defenses has been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers at Trail of Bits. Malicious prompts are secretly embedded inside…
Electronic Fraud Reaches PKR 3000M in Pakistan, Senate Committee Told
In a high-stakes session revealing the scale of Pakistan’s cybercrime crisis, the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has called for a sweeping…
New WhatsApp Malware Lets Hackers Spy on iOS and Android Users
Meta has confirmed that a dangerous WhatsApp zero-click exploit (CVE-2025-55177) was used in a highly sophisticated attack against targeted users worldwide. The vulnerability involved device…
WhatsApp Zero Click Bug Patched After Targeted Spyware Campaign
WhatsApp has patched a critical vulnerability that was used in a stealthy spyware campaign against a small group of targeted users. The company said it…
Will Android Sideloading Survive Google’s New Verification Mandate?
Google has announced a major change to how Android sideloading works, introducing mandatory developer verification starting September 2026. This move directly targets the high malware…
PromptLock: First Ever AI-Powered Ransomware Emerges
Security researchers at ESET have revealed what may be the world’s first AI powered ransomware, dubbed PromptLock. This alarming proof of concept leverages OpenAI’s gpt…
CCTV Surveillance Harassment Case Leads to Rs50,000 Fine
The Federal Ombudsman for Anti-Harassment has ruled on a CCTV surveillance harassment case, deciding that excessive monitoring of employees amounts to workplace harassment. The judgment…
NCCIA Powers Extended to Probe Money Laundering Cases
The federal government has extended NCCIA powers, authorizing the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to investigate money laundering cases under the Anti-Money Laundering Act…
