Fake Rewards Campaign Targets Mobile Users Through SMS
A new scam is targeting mobile users through SMS messages offering fake reward points and gifts, directing victims to a fraudulent website that requests shipping charges for non existent items.
Fraudsters Use AI Deepfake To Pose As Dubai Crown Prince Online
Fraudsters used AI deepfake technology to impersonate Dubai Crown Prince during live video calls, deceiving victims in romance scams that resulted in financial losses and emotional harm.
INTERPOL Warns Of Rising Phishing, Ransomware, And AI Driven Scams Across Asia Pacific
INTERPOL’s latest cyberthreat assessment highlights a sharp increase in phishing, ransomware, deepfake fraud, and AI driven scams across Asia Pacific, driven by organized cybercrime and rapid digital adoption.
Karachi Crypto Trader Alleges $500,000 Digital Asset Robbery After Armed Abduction
Karachi police have registered a case after a cryptocurrency trader alleged that armed suspects abducted him and forced the transfer of nearly $500,000 from his digital wallets using passwords, account access, and biometric verification.
Kaspersky Warns Of 188 Percent Surge In NFC Based Android SMS Scam Attacks Targeting Bank Users
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a 188 percent rise in NFC based Android malware attacks in 2026, warning users in Pakistan about SMS scams targeting banking data and contactless payments.
Government Strengthens Cyber Security Framework To Combat Rising Digital Fraud, Says Shaza Fatima Khawaja
Pakistan is strengthening its cyber security framework to counter rising digital fraud, with NCCIA reforms, CERT expansion, and public awareness campaigns highlighted by IT Minister Shaza Fatima.
Askari Bank And State Bank Of Pakistan BSC Peshawar To Host Webinar On Financial Awareness And Cyber Protection
Askari Bank and State Bank of Pakistan BSC Peshawar announce a webinar focused on financial awareness and cyber protection, addressing frauds and scams in the digital age.
Anti Fraud Pakistan 2026 Brings Banking Cybersecurity And Regulatory Leaders Together To Address Financial Crime Risks
Anti Fraud Pakistan 2026 hosted by Resecurity brings together banking, cybersecurity, and regulatory leaders to strengthen financial crime defense and cyber resilience in Pakistan.
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.
