Cybersecurity
New Dual-Stage Malware Marks a Terrifying Milestone in Cyberthreat Evolution
Cybersecurity firms are tracking a significant evolution in the distribution tactics of the GootLoader malware family. Operators are now using a combination of compromised installers, rogue ISO attachments, and browser extension abuse to deliver ransomware, remote access trojans (RATs), and…
Gmail Users Alert: 183 Million Passwords Leaked in Security Breach
Another leak with 183 million email addresses and passwords has been posted. It consists of verified Gmail accounts. The breach was verified by a cybersecurity…
Google Chrome Emergency Update Fixes Critical Security Flaw
A Google Chrome emergency update has been rolled out to address a critical security flaw affecting more than 3.5 billion users across Windows, Mac, Linux,…
Over 60 Nations Sign UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Global Rights Concerns
More than 60 UN member states have signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime in Hanoi, Vietnam, marking the world’s first treaty focused on tackling…
Federal Tax Ombudsman Warns FBR: Entire IT System Compromised by Cybercriminals
In a shocking revelation, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has warned that the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) entire IT system is allegedly under the…
Pakistanis Among 1,000 Fleeing Myanmar Scam Hub Raid into Thailand
More than 1,000 people, including several Pakistanis, have fled from Myanmar into Thailand this week after the Myanmar military launched a raid on one of…
Cybercrime in Pakistan Surges 35% Amid WhatsApp Hacking, Digital Fraud
Cybercrime cases in Pakistan have jumped 35% in 2025, driven largely by a sharp increase in WhatsApp hacking and online financial fraud, according to officials…
Google Issues Emergency Fix for 3.5 Billion Chrome Users: Here’s What You Should Do
In a rare and urgent move, Google Chrome has received an emergency security update affecting approximately 3.5 billion users worldwide, following the discovery of one…
AI-Powered Ransomware Wave Sweeps APAC, Exploiting VPNs and Cloud Weaknesses
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is grappling with a significant rise in ransomware attacks targeting enterprises, with threat actors leveraging increasingly sophisticated and automated tactics. Recent…
AWS Outage May Trigger Surge in Phishing Attacks, Experts Warn
A widespread outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) that disrupted thousands of websites and apps worldwide has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts, who warn that…
IHC Issues Ultimatum Over Abducted NCCIA Deputy Director
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed police to recover the missing deputy director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) within three days,…
Former FIA Chief Warns Surveillance Technology Is Being Misused
A former director general of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has warned that surveillance technology is being misused, turning digital tools of convenience into instruments…
Cambodia Arrests South Koreans in Expanding Cyber Scam Probe
Authorities have confirmed that Cambodia arrested several South Koreans in an expanding cyber scam probe, while two others were rescued, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho…