Cybersecurity
Meezan Bank Refuses Data Breach, Links Unauthorized Transactions to Third-Party Platforms
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Meezan Bank has addressed concerns over unauthorized debit card transactions, compensating at least ten affected customers following reports of potential third-party data breaches. The bank…
Advanced Cyber Threats Lead to Surge in Pakistan’s Cybersecurity Risks in FY24
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Pakistan’s cybersecurity landscape is witnessing rapid evolution, marked by a surge in threats targeting critical infrastructure, financial institutions, and government entities, according to the Pakistan…
PTA Issues Alert on “regreSSHion” Vulnerability in OpenSSH for Linux Systems
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a Cyber Security Advisory regarding a critical vulnerability in OpenSSH’s server component on Linux systems. The flaw, known…
$10 Million Reward Announced for Chinese Hacker Behind Global Firewall Attacks
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The United States has intensified its campaign against cybercrime, imposing sanctions and announcing a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Guan…
New Chinese Spyware Poses Risk to Android Users
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Security researchers have revealed that Chinese government authorities are using a new surveillance tool to steal private data from Android devices in the country. The…
Russian Cyber Group Hijacks Pakistani Servers to Access Indian and Afghan Data
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The Russia-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group Turla has executed a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by infiltrating the command-and-control (C2) servers of Pakistan-based hacking group Storm-0156.…
PTA and NCERT Sign MoU to Strengthen Cybersecurity Resilience
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Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) and the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in…
FBI Issues Urgent Texting Warning for Android and iPhone Users
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The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the US cyber defense agency, have issued a serious advisory to the American public, recommending…
PTA Provides Additional Time for VPN Registration
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The deadline for registering non-registered VPNs officially ended at midnight on November 30. However, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided not to proceed with…
Challenges Mount for Digital Community in Sustaining Livelihoods
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ISLAMABAD: Shahzad Arshad, chairman of the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan, stated that Pakistan’s digital community continues to face poor internet speeds and…
PTA Issues Advisory on Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a Cyber Security Advisory that alerts users to a grievous vulnerability in the WP Tools plugin for WordPress,…
NCERT Advisory Warns of Konfety Group Targeting Android Users with Malicious Apps
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The National Computer Emergency Response Team (nCERT) has issued an advisory to Android users worldwide regarding a malicious campaign by the Konfety Group. The campaign…
Pakistan Set to Unveil Its First AI Policy by 2025
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Early in 2025, the Pakistani government will unveil its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, with an emphasis on strengthening cybersecurity and the country’s digital economy.…
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