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 Banks Association And SBP Promote Awareness Against Digital Banking Scams
PBA and SBP have launched a nationwide Fraud Awareness Campaign to educate the public on safeguarding against digital banking frauds, phishing attacks, and financial scams.
PBA And SBP Launch Nationwide Campaign To Raise Awareness Against Digital Financial Frauds
The Pakistan Banks Association, in collaboration with SBP, launches a nationwide campaign to educate citizens about protecting themselves from digital financial frauds and scams.
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.
Pakistan Battles Surge Of AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Targeting Telecom And Government Systems
PTA’s Cyber Security Annual Report 2024–25 reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks targeting Pakistan’s telecom and government systems, exposing gaps in digital defenses and urging adoption of zero-trust and stronger identity management.
PTA Issues Advisory On Fake Online Job Offers Used To Steal Sensitive Pakistani Data
PTA launches an awareness campaign warning citizens against fake online job offers and phishing scams used to collect sensitive information about Pakistan’s key installations.
Google Issues Warning On New SMS Scam Exploiting 2G Networks To Hijack Smartphones
Google has warned users about a growing SMS-based cyberattack that exploits 2G network vulnerabilities to send fake messages, bypass security systems, and hijack mobile devices.
NCERT Issues Alert On TamperedChef Malware Disguised As AppSuite PDF Editor
NCERT has issued a cybersecurity advisory warning users about a trojanized AppSuite PDF Editor spreading the TamperedChef malware capable of stealing data, deploying ransomware, and compromising enterprise systems.
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.
National CERT Warns of Rising Cyber Threats Targeting Individuals and Organizations
National CERT has issued a cybersecurity alert warning of heightened cyber threats exploiting national events, urging individuals and organizations to strengthen defenses against phishing, scams, malware, and data theft.
