Cybersecurity

Lawsuit Filed Against Elon Musk and DOGE Over Federal Data Concerns

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 15 hours ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

A new federal complaint was filed on Tuesday by more than 100 federal workers who are either currently employed by the government or have worked…

Ignite National Technology Fund’s Website Restored After Cyberattack

By Tech Desk ⏐ 2 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The official website of Ignite National Technology Fund, a government-backed initiative supporting innovation and startups in Pakistan, was hacked on Monday evening. The cyberattack caused…

SparkCat Malware Poses Security Threat to Play Store and App Store Users

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

A recent investigation by Kaspersky has uncovered a serious cybersecurity risk affecting both Apple iOS and Google Android users. Several apps available on the Google…

Cabinet Division Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Concerns in Wearable Tech Devices

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In light of the growing popularity of wearable smart gadgets, the Cabinet Division has issued cybersecurity advice expressing concern about the possible dangers that…

PTA Issues Warning About Critical Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised users to quickly update their Google Chrome browsers because two serious security issues have been found. The advisory…

Pakistan Declares Indian-Made Tech Devices a National Threat

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has raised concerns that Pakistan’s cybersecurity is under threat from mobile phones, gadgets, and other technological devices manufactured in India. To…

Pakistan’s Digital Nation Bill 2024 Approved by NA Committee

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024, an initiative to modernize government processes and enhance openness, has been authorized by the National Assembly Standing Committee on…

UK Domain Registry Nominet Faces Security Incident Linked to Ivanti VPN Hack

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Nominet, the leading U.K. domain registry responsible for managing .co.uk domains, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident connected to a recently exploited vulnerability in Ivanti’s VPN…

Cybersecurity Advisory Issued by Cabinet Division for Wi-Fi Safety

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has released a security alert regarding the proper use of Wi-Fi. The advice asserts that Wi-Fi connections are now fundamental to…

US Introduces New Cybersecurity Safety Label for Smart Devices

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The White House has introduced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a new cybersecurity safety label aimed at enhancing consumer awareness about the security of internet-connected…

New Malware Targets VPN Apps to Hack Devices: Here’s How to Defend Yourself

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new type of malware capable of executing files, capturing audio and screen activity, and connecting to a remote shell, enabling…

PTA Highlights Severe Security Risk in IBM Cognos Analytics

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting critical vulnerabilities in IBM Cognos Analytics. These flaws pose a serious threat, potentially…

Al Meezan Group Website Restored After Brief Security Breach on Dec 29

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

On December 29, 2024, at around 10:45 PM PST, the official website of Al Meezan Group experienced a brief security breach, during which the website’s…

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