Cybersecurity
Why Your Ad Blocker Might Be Crashing Your Browser to Deliver Malware
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new malware campaign that intentionally crashes web browsers to trick users into downloading malicious software, with the attack leveraging social engineering, deceptive extensions, and remote access tools, analysts reported this week. The scheme, known…
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Legacy Linux Flaw CVE-2024-1086 Drives Resurgence of Ransomware Attacks
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A decade-old vulnerability in the Linux kernel has reemerged as a powerful weapon for ransomware groups, according to warnings issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
PTA Warns Public About Rising Online Job and SIM Card Scams
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public alert warning citizens about the rapid increase in online job scams and fake SIM card offers,…
Major Microsoft Azure Outage Disrupts Aviation, Banking, Gaming Services Globally
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A sweeping disruption of Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform crippled services across airlines, financial institutions, gaming networks and enterprise applications worldwide. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in…
FBR Denies Cyberattack Claims Amid Rising Data Security Concerns
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally rejected multiple reports suggesting it was the target of a major cyberattack. The authority issued a statement…
NCCIA DG Waqar-ud-Din Syed Transferred Amid Money Extortion Allegations
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In a major administrative reshuffle, the federal government has appointed Khurram Ali, a senior officer from the Police Service of Pakistan, as the new Director…
Hackers Can Hijack Your Accounts Without Login on Adobe Commerce and Magento
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The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a critical security warning for users of Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source, revealing a severe…
Chrome Browser Under Siege: New Zero-Day Exploit Deploys Spyware in Sophisticated Espionage Campaign
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Things seem to go worse from bad for Google Chrome, a browser used by nearly half the population of the Earth. Security researchers from Kaspersky…
Punjab to Launch New Cybercrime Wing: Dissatisfaction with NCCIA
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the establishment of a provincial Cybercrime Wing to tackle the rising number of digital crimes. The decision follows…
Pakistan Security Standards Now Mandatory for Cybersecurity Compliance
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In a landmark move to enhance national cybersecurity, the federal government has made the adoption of Pakistan Security Standards (PSS) mandatory for all public and…
Cyber Threats Surge in Gaming Industry: DDoS, Data Theft and Money Laundering Take Centre Stage
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The global video gaming industry, projected to reach roughly US $188.8 billion in 2025, has increasingly become a high-value target for cybercriminals. The surge in…
How to Protect Yourself from Latest Massive Gmail Data Leak
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As the latest Gmail data breach shakes the digital world, the exposure of 183 million accounts, and counting, has sent shockwaves through users worldwide. The…
Major Overhaul Planned as Alleged Cybercrime Mafia Exposed in NCCIA
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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is set for a major overhaul following revelations of an alleged cybercrime mafia operating within the institution, prompting…
