DRF Issues Alert Over WhatsApp Scam Involving Code Requests via Fake Calls
Digital Rights Foundation warns of a new scam targeting WhatsApp users in Pakistan through deceptive calls that compromise account access.
Ransomware Attack on PPL Disrupts Financial Operations and Prompts Security Response
PPL suffers major ransomware attack by group “Blue Locker,” halting financial operations and triggering cybersecurity protocols amid rising concerns over critical infrastructure threats.
Pakistan Arrests 254 in Crackdown on Crypto-Backed Online Scams
Pakistani authorities raid 54 illegal call centres linked to crypto scams, arresting 254 people for large-scale online fraud operations involving fake investment schemes.
PTA Issues Warning on Fake Parcel Scam Involving Fraudulent Verification Codes
PTA warns public of a scam involving fake courier messages that trick users into sharing verification codes, risking personal and financial data security.
NCCIA Raids Islamabad-Based Scam Call Centre, Arrests Foreign Nationals for Online Fraud
NCCIA arrests five foreign nationals during a raid on an illegal call centre in Islamabad involved in international online scams using fake personas, AI-generated images, and cryptocurrency laundering.
Nadra Employee, Accomplice Caught in Hyderabad for Selling Pakistani Citizens’ Data
A Nadra official and his associate were arrested in Hyderabad by NCCIA for unauthorized access and sale of citizens’ personal data via WhatsApp groups.
Operation Grey Targets Scam Call Centers in Pakistan in Major Cybercrime Crackdown
Pakistani authorities have launched Operation Grey, a large-scale crackdown against illegal call centers involved in cyber scams and fraud, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of foreign currency and cryptocurrency.
FIA and PTA Launch Operation Grey Against Scam Call Centers in Pakistan
FIA and PTA, in collaboration with law enforcement and global cybercrime units, initiate Operation Grey to dismantle fraudulent call centers operating in Pakistan and targeting local and international victims.
Pakistan Launches Cyber Helpline 1799 to Combat Rising Digital Threats
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurates NCCIA’s cybercrime helpline 1799 and revives National Cyber Scouts Programme to enhance cybersecurity awareness and complaint resolution in Pakistan.
Kaspersky Finds Pakistan Among Least-Affected Countries by Web Threats in META Region in Q1 2025
At the annual Cyber Security Weekend hosted by Kaspersky for the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region, the cybersecurity firm’s Global Research and Analysis Team revealed fresh…
