Kaspersky Highlights Rising Cyberattacks And APT Threats In Pakistan 2025
Kaspersky reveals more than 5.3 million cyberattacks targeting Pakistani users in 2025, urging stronger cybersecurity practices for individuals and organizations.
Pakistan Government Plans Overhaul Of NCCIA After Alleged Cybercrime Mafia Revealed
Following revelations of an alleged cybercrime mafia within NCCIA, the Pakistan government plans a major overhaul of the agency, with new leadership, investigations, and disciplinary actions underway.
NCCIA Officers Booked By FIA In Multimillion Extortion Case Involving Call Centres
FIA has filed a case against senior NCCIA officers for allegedly receiving multimillion-rupee extortion from illegal call centres in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, exposing a widespread network of corruption and organized crime.
Promoting Digital Safety NCCIA Conducts Cyber Awareness Session at Millennium Education
NCCIA conducted a cyber awareness session at Millennium Education to address Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence, enhancing digital safety for staff and students.
Punjab Establishes Cybercrime Wing To Address Increasing Digital Offences
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the creation of a dedicated Cybercrime Wing to address the surge in online offences and strengthen the province’s digital law enforcement capabilities.
FTO Discloses FBR IT System Under Cybercriminal Control
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has revealed that FBR’s entire IT system is under the control of cybercriminals, exposing severe vulnerabilities and insider risks within PRAL.
NCCIA And Interpol Dismantle International Child Exploitation Network In Joint Operation
The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency Islamabad, in collaboration with Interpol, Australian Police, and NCMEC, dismantled an international network involved in the production and distribution of child exploitation material through a coordinated cyber intelligence operation.
Aroob Jatoi’s Interim Bail Extended In Online Gambling App Promotion Case
A court in Lahore has extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of YouTuber Ducky Bhai, in the ongoing investigation into the promotion of an illegal online gambling app that allegedly caused financial losses to citizens.
Karachi Police Dismantle Fake Call Centre Involved In Spoofing And Extortion Scam
Karachi’s Special Investigation Unit raided a fake call centre in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, recovering laptops used for spoofing calls to extort wealthy individuals in Pakistan and abroad. Several suspects are under investigation while key members remain at large.
ChaosBot Malware Exploits Discord Channels For Remote Control And Ransomware Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers uncover ChaosBot, a Rust-based malware abusing Discord for command-and-control, alongside a Chaos-C++ ransomware variant featuring destructive file deletion and cryptocurrency clipboard hijacking to maximize financial damage.
