NCCIA detained four suspects in Islamabad following an investigation into online child sexual abuse material trafficking, while sharing updates on wider operations against cybercrime, AI enabled fraud and digital harassment.
WhatsApp has introduced stronger two step verification, support for multiple passkeys and improved caller information to enhance account security and protect users from phishing attempts.
Cybersecurity groups have warned WhatsApp users about the PKH 500000 scam, a phishing campaign that attempts to steal personal information, banking details, and WhatsApp accounts through fraudulent messages.
FIA has established a direct communication channel with Meta APAC through NC3 to speed up lawful investigations into cybercrime, online fraud, hate speech, and emergency data requests.
Google is preparing a fix for a Gemini vulnerability that allows attackers with physical access to locked Android 16 devices to send SMS and WhatsApp messages without authentication.
Lahore High Court ruled that creating or administering a WhatsApp group does not automatically make a person criminally liable for members’ posts, while dismissing a bail petition in a PECA related case.
WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature is raising concerns over impersonation, phishing, and online fraud as regulators and security experts assess the risks associated with username based messaging.
FBI and CISA have updated their advisory warning that Russian intelligence linked hackers are targeting Signal Backup Recovery Keys through phishing campaigns to gain access to private messages and account backups.
NCCIA has recovered more than 100GB of digital data, including 75,000 images, 42,000 call logs, and 13,000 contacts from the mobile phone of alleged drug dealer Anmol alias Pinky, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
Meta has blocked phishing attempts linked to NSO Group targeting WhatsApp users and is pursuing a contempt order after alleged violations of a court injunction restricting spyware related activity.
