Govt looks to set up cybercrime forensics agency
KARACHI: The government has proposed a ‘National Forensics and Cybercrime Agency (NFCA)’ to tackle cyber and digital crimes and investigations related to them amid ongoing efforts to change…
FIA Received Over 660,000 Cybercrime Complaints in Five Years
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has unveiled detailed data on cybercrime incidents, shedding light on the number of complaints, investigations, and actions taken in the last five years.…
Hackers Wreaking Havoc on Pakistan’s Economy: LCCI Warns
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has raised alarm over the escalating frequency of cyberattacks, which are severely impacting the country’s economy and businesses. In a…
A Shadow War Rages: The Silent Threat of Cyber Espionage
In the intricate tapestry of geopolitical intrigue, a silent war rages, one with lines of code and digital deception. The recent revelation of the Russian-linked APT group Turla’s…
FIA Cyber Crime Wing Reports Surge in WhatsApp Account Hacks Across Pakistan
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing has reported a significant rise in WhatsApp account hacking incidents across Pakistan, marking a troubling trend in the country’s cybersecurity…
Pakistan Intensifies Cybercrime Crackdown: New Regulations to Govern Social Media Content
Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved stricter cybercrime rules to regulate social media content and curb online threats. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) will oversee the implementation of these rules, targeting cybercrime actors, propaganda, harassment, and rumour-mongering on social media.
Cybersecurity Breach Leads to Rs 14.66 Billion Tax Fraud in Pakistan
A recent investigation by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has uncovered a major cybersecurity breach that resulted in a tax fraud of Rs 14.66 billion.
Cybersecurity Alert: MoneyGram Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Data
A major cybersecurity incident has rocked MoneyGram, with hackers gaining access to sensitive customer information.
Ransomware Attacks: The Rise of “Big-Game Hunting” and the Importance of Proactive Measures
Ransomware gangs are increasingly targeting larger, more lucrative organizations, a trend known as “big-game hunting.”
Pakistani Government Website Hacked in Apparent Cyber Attack
The website of Pakistan’s Federal Development Institute was recently compromised in a cyber attack believed to be carried out by Indian actors.
