Cybersecurity
OpenAI Sounds Alarm Over Rising Cyber Threats From Future AI Systems
OpenAI has issued one of its strongest warnings yet, cautioning that its next generation of artificial intelligence models may introduce “high” cybersecurity risks as their…
Pakistani Startup SAHL Wins $30,000 at Black Hat MEA
Pakistani startup SAHL has achieved a major milestone on the global cybersecurity stage. The startup, hailing from Regional Plan9’s Rawalpindi Cohort 1, proudly secured a…
Pakistan Still Lags Behind An Inclusive, Future-Ready Tech Ecosystem in 2025
Pakistan’s ambition to build a digitally empowered economy received a wake up call this week as policymakers, industry leaders, academics and global experts confronted a…
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…
