Cybersecurity
NADRA Teams Up with HEC for National Bug Bounty Initiative
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched its first-ever Bug Bounty Challenge 2026, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of Pakistan’s digital identity systems. The program is organized in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC)…
Former NCCIA Director General Suspended with Immediate Effect
The federal government has suspended the former Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Waqaruddin Syed, with immediate effect. The Establishment Division…
PM Confirms New Deputy Director for Cyber Security Under Digital Pakistan Initiative
The Prime Minister has confirmed the appointment of a new Deputy Director for Cyber Security under the Digital Pakistan initiative. The appointment has been officially…
4 Pakistanis Charged in $41 Million US Crypto & Stock Fraud Ring
Federal authorities in the United States have charged four Pakistani nationals in connection with a massive $41 million securities fraud scheme. The accused include three…
Bank of Punjab clarifies credit card glitch
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in sections of the media regarding a cyberattack on its systems termed…
Mustafa Amir Murder Suspect Granted Bail in Illegal Call Center Case
A judicial magistrate in Karachi granted post-arrest bail to Armaghan Qureshi on Monday. Qureshi is the prime suspect in the high-profile Mustafa Amir murder case.…
Trust Wallet Chrome Extension Compromised in Supply Chain Hack
Trust Wallet has confirmed that its Chrome browser extension was compromised after attackers injected malicious code through a third-party dependency, exposing users to potential cryptocurrency…
Critical MongoDB Vulnerability Exposes Servers to Attack
MongoDB administrators are scrambling to assess exposure after security researchers spotlighted a newly disclosed server flaw that can leak uninitialized heap memory to an unauthenticated…
CCD Empowered by Punjab to Crack Down on Online Fraudsters
The Punjab government has officially empowered the Crime Control Department (CCD) to take strict action against online fraudsters. This decision aims to curb the rising…
New Evasive Panda Attacks Use DNS in Stealthy Cyberattacks
A China-linked threat group tracked as Evasive Panda, also known in industry reporting as StormBamboo, Daggerfly, and Bronze Highland, has been tied to a targeted…
Pakistan Consulate Warns of Critical Visa Phishing Scam in U.S.
A dangerous phishing scam is currently circulating online, targeting individuals seeking Pakistani visas. The Pakistan Consulate in Los Angeles has issued a strong warning regarding…
Punjab Highway Patrol Launches Cyber Patrol Unit to Curb Online Misinformation
The Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) has officially expanded its operations into the digital realm. On Wednesday, December 24, the department established a dedicated Cyber Patrol…
NCCIA Busts Crypto, Forex Scam Ring: 10,000 SIMs & 34 Suspects Seized in Major Crackdown
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has dismantled a globally organised cybercrime network involved in massive online investment scams. In a press conference held…
