Cybersecurity
Hackers Are Using RustyWater Malware Against Prominent Middle East Targets
Security researchers have confirmed that the Iran-linked advanced persistent threat group MuddyWater APT has launched a spear-phishing campaign deploying a Rust-based remote access Trojan (RAT)…
National CERT Warns of Widespread WhatsApp Account Hijacking Across Pakistan
Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued a nationwide advisory warning of a sharp rise in WhatsApp account hijacking, calling the threat…
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…
Proton VPN Hit by Network Restrictions as Pakistan Expands Internet Controls
As reported by TechJuice previously, the fears of many came true. Pakistan has begun enforcing blocks on unregistered virtual private network (VPN) services, with major…
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…