Cybersecurity
New Malware Targets VPN Apps to Hack Devices: Here’s How to Defend Yourself
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Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new type of malware capable of executing files, capturing audio and screen activity, and connecting to a remote shell, enabling…
PTA Highlights Severe Security Risk in IBM Cognos Analytics
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting critical vulnerabilities in IBM Cognos Analytics. These flaws pose a serious threat, potentially…
Al Meezan Group Website Restored After Brief Security Breach on Dec 29
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On December 29, 2024, at around 10:45 PM PST, the official website of Al Meezan Group experienced a brief security breach, during which the website’s…
FBR Implements New Password Policy; Here’s What You Need to Know
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a revamped password policy to bolster the protection of taxpayers’ credentials against increasing cybersecurity threats. The…
Pakistanis To Get Cheap Mobile Phones? Here’s What We Know!
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government, under the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has announced a significant initiative to make mobile phones more affordable for…
Meezan Bank Releases Cybersecurity Advisory Following Unauthorized Transaction Claims
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Meezan Bank has responded to recent reports of unauthorized transactions on its debit and credit cards, with several customers alleging third-party data breaches. The bank…
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…
