Cybersecurity
PTA Highlights Severe Security Risk in IBM Cognos Analytics
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
