Cybersecurity
SECP Flags Two Fake Trading Platforms for Impersonating Legit Brokers
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a stern public warning regarding two illegal online trading platforms. The commission identified “Equitrix Investment Management LLC” and “ahlexchange” as unauthorised entities. These platforms are currently deceiving the public by…
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Google Denies Reports of Widespread Gmail Security Breach
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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…
New Android Malware Can Now Evolve into Banking Ransomware Trojan
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Android users are facing a significant cybersecurity threat as the notorious HOOK banking trojan has evolved into a more sophisticated and dangerous variant. Known as…
Google Purges Malicious Apps from Play Store After 19M Downloads
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Just when users thought the Google Play Store was a safe zone, a wave of malicious apps slipped through. Disguised as harmless utility tools like…
NCCIA Reveals Bold New Reforms to Curb Online Financial Fraud
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Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has launched a sweeping reform proposal to counter the rise of online financial fraud. The agency recommends a…
Netskope Reports 31% Revenue Growth Ahead of US IPO
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Netskope, a leading cybersecurity firm, has reported a 30.7% increase in revenue for the first half of fiscal 2026 as it prepares for its U.S.…
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