This week’s cybersecurity roundup highlights AI powered attacks, hundreds of Chrome security fixes, SonicWall credential stuffing, DNS hijacking, ransomware campaigns, and emerging malware threats.
Researchers uncovered a North Korea linked macOS malvertising campaign that uses fake software updates, ClickFix techniques, and blockchain based command infrastructure to deploy cryptocurrency stealing malware.
COMMTEL conducted firewall and secure network design training for the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi IT team, covering deployment, administration, security policies, and enterprise networking practices.
Sindh government plans to establish three provincial data centers under the Digital Sindh initiative to strengthen digital governance, cybersecurity, cloud services, and secure government data management.
A fake website impersonating Dawn published false claims about an AI investment platform while using misleading branding and embedded forms to collect user information.
US military is considering restricting personal phones for some troops in the Middle East after concerns that online photos and videos could help Iran assess strike outcomes and military positions.
NIBAF Pakistan and ISACA Karachi Chapter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in cybersecurity, IT governance, risk management, and professional development.
Buraq Bank organized an Information Security Awareness Session at its Karachi Head Office, highlighting cybersecurity awareness, data protection, and shared responsibility for a secure digital banking environment.
F6 has uncovered a fraud campaign active since 2017 that uses cloned websites of major Russian companies to steal advance payments from international businesses through fake contracts and banking details.
Virtual Center for Child Safety is expanding child protection efforts through field visits to verify complaints, assess situations, and provide timely support for children across Punjab.
