Pakistan UN Mission Hacked: Emails & YouTube Down
Hackers infiltrated the official accounts of Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in a cyberattack on Friday, June 14th (4:00 pm US time). The breach compromised…
UMT Empowers Students for Thriving Cybersecurity Careers in Banks
The University of Management and Technology (UMT) Department of Information Systems held a seminar on June 12, 2024, titled “Cybersecurity and Career Prospects in Banks” This event aimed to equip students with valuable insights into the critical field of cybersecurity, specifically focusing on its growing importance within the banking sector.
Say No to Sneaky Social Engineering: FIA Battles WhatsApp Account Hacks
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) issued a public warning today regarding a surge in WhatsApp account hacks, with a concerning trend of women being specifically targeted. Cybercriminals are employing…
Unlocking Cybersecurity Careers: A Beginner’s Guide to GRC, Audit, VAPT, and SOC/SIEM
By: Muhammad Noman Khalid Information security protects various types of information, including digital data, physical records, and intellectual property (IP). Cybersecurity is a subfield of information security focused…
PTA Warns of Actively Exploited Vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a flaw (CVE-2024-21410) actively exploited in Microsoft Exchange Servers. This vulnerability, classified as critical, allows attackers to escalate privileges and launch NTLM Relay Attacks.
Pakistani Cybersecurity Chief Addresses AI’s Role in Defense at Beijing Conference
Dr. Haider Abbas, Director General of the National CERT, was invited by the Chinese government as a keynote speaker and panelist at the 2024 Beijing Cybersecurity Conference. Dr.…
LRC Strengthens PARCO’s Cyber Defenses with Trend Micro XDR-SOC Training
Learning Resource Centre (LRC) celebrated a successful completion of their Trend Micro Cyber Security XDR-SOC Training program. This program, designed specifically for the PARCO petroleum industry team, focused…
Patch Panic! Unpatched SAP Systems Face System Smackdown: NCERT Issues Warning
Unpatched SAP systems are at risk of compromise following the discovery of critical vulnerabilities, warns the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT). SAP, a major provider of enterprise software, released…
Islamabad Safe City Authority Hit by Hacking Attempt, Exposes Vulnerabilities
The Islamabad Safe City Authority’s online system was taken offline on Saturday after a hacking attempt, raising concerns about cybersecurity measures. Officials familiar with the incident revealed that…
Rewterz Wins CrowdStrike’s Customer Advocacy Award
Rewterz, one of Pakistan’s leading cybersecurity solutions provider, has been named the recipient of CrowdStrike’s prestigious Customer Advocacy Award. Faiz Ahmad Shuja, Chairman of Rewterz, proudly accepted the…
