Cybersecurity
Pakistani-Led UAE Startup Secures US$4.5M to Deploy AI Agents for Cybersecurity
UAE based cybersecurity startup Secure.com, founded by Pakistani entrepreneur Uzair Gadit, has raised USUS$4.5 million to accelerate the rollout of its AI powered Digital Security…
Pakistan Unveils Its First Locally Built Secure Phone for Government Officials
A push to protect high-level communications in Pakistan has resulted in a significant milestone: experts have built a secure mobile phone entirely inside the country.…
New “Shield System” Empowers Drones to Defend Themselves Against Cyberattacks
In response to escalating cyber threats targeting unmanned aerial systems, researchers are developing shield systems that allow drones to detect, mitigate, and repel digital attacks…
Discord Hit by Third-Party Breach; User Data and ID Images Leaked
Discord has confirmed that one of its third-party customer service providers suffered a data breach caused by an unauthorized party. The attacker reportedly accessed limited…
Pakistan Advances Financial Cybersecurity with PCI DSS Compliance Training
Pakistan has taken a major step to boost cybersecurity in its financial and fintech sectors. The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF-Pakistan), in partnership…
Operation Grey: Under Reported U.S. Pressure, Pakistan Cracks Down on Scam Call Rings
While pressure mounts internationally, particularly from the United States, to tackle scam call centers and fraudulent software houses thriving in Pakistan, as reported by insider…
Cybersecurity Blunder Ends 158-Year Legacy, 700 Workers Affected
London: A renowned 158-year-old transport company, KNP Logistics, has been forced to shut down following a devastating ransomware attack, plunging hundreds of families into financial…
Cybersecurity Insurance Set to More Than Double by 2030. Are Pakistani Firms Ready?
The cybersecurity insurance market is on track to more than double in size over the next five years, with analysts projecting a massive boom from…
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical Windows Flaw
Microsoft has urgently patched a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-38112, after threat actors actively exploited it to spread malware. This high-severity flaw targets Windows systems and…
Pak Ramps Up I.T. Policy as Minister Vows Cyber Training for Kids
In a key step toward building a tech-savvy future, Federal Minister for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima, briefed members of the National Assembly Standing Committee…
Tech Risks and Compliance: What Should Firms Expect in 2025?
Compliance teams are having difficulty managing a number of tech risk elements, including cybersecurity concerns, in the constantly changing environment of today. Contrary to forecasts,…
The AI-Powered Ransomware Era Is Almost Here
Experts have cautioned that hackers are rapidly utilizing the emerging technology to enhance and optimize their coding processes, making generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) the key…
US House Bans WhatsApp Citing Data Security Risks
The US House of Representatives has officially banned WhatsApp from all House-issued devices, effective June 30. The decision was announced in an internal memo sent…

