PTA Denies SIM Data Breach In Licensed Telecom Sector
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority states no breaches found in licensed telecom sector following SIM data leak reports and highlights ongoing action against illegal data-sharing platforms.
Fake Banking App Targets Pakistani Users By Stealing Card Details
A fraudulent app posing as an updated HBL mobile banking application is tricking Pakistani users into sharing sensitive card information. Authorities and HBL urge vigilance.
Pakistan Launches Probe Into SIMs Data Leak After Reports Of Sale Online
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has formed a special team to investigate reports of mobile SIMs data being leaked and sold online, with findings expected in 14 days.
Personal Data Of Thousands Of Pakistanis Reportedly Sold Online At Low Prices
Sensitive personal information of thousands of Pakistanis, including ministers and officials, is reportedly being sold online, prompting Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to order a formal investigation.
Senate Committee Briefed On PKR 3000M Electronic Fraud And Crackdown On Illegal Call Centers
Senate committee briefed on Pakistan’s PKR 3000M electronic fraud crisis, NCCIA’s Operation Grey, and new licensing measures to combat illegal call centers and software houses.
Ducky Bhai Remanded To Police Custody In Gambling Apps Promotion Case
A Lahore court has granted two-day physical remand of YouTuber Ducky Bhai in a case involving promotion of gambling apps, with NCCIA pursuing further investigation under PECA and PPC charges.
NCCIA Summons Pakistani Influencers Over Online Gambling Scam
NCCIA has summoned prominent YouTubers and influencers including Mudassar Hassan, Muhammad Anas Ali, Iqra Kanwal, and Muhammad Husnain Shah in connection with unlicensed online trading and gambling apps.
Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams By Impersonating IT Help Desk For Remote Access
A phishing campaign exploits Microsoft Teams’ external collaboration features, allowing hackers to impersonate IT help desk staff and gain screen-sharing and remote-control access.
Pakistan Expands NCCIA Mandate To Tackle Cybercrime, Fraud, And Child Exploitation Cases
Pakistan expands the powers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), authorizing it to investigate child exploitation, cyber fraud, fake information, and other serious online offences under amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010.
NCCIA Arrests 20 In Shorkot Over Financial Frauds Using Facebook, WhatsApp And TikTok
NCCIA Multan arrested 20 suspects in Shorkot for running financial scams through Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok, targeting both Pakistani and Indian citizens.
