A hackers group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack targeting the Port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, alleging it obtained hundreds of thousands of confidential documents linked to shipping, finance, and infrastructure operations. 🇦🇪🇮🇷 Access of Khanzala hackers to confidential documents of the Fujairah port in the UAE The hacker group “Khanzala” […]
Cybersecurity
Anthropic AI finds major Firefox security flaws
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Anthropic has reportedly uncovered a large number of security vulnerabilities in an unreleased version of the Firefox browser, raising fresh discussions about the future of cybersecurity and automated code analysis. Read More: Pentagon restricts Anthropic AI for military use over supply-chain risk According to reports, the company’s restricted “Mythos […]
White House holds productive and constructive meeting with Anthropic CEO
The White House hosted a “productive and constructive” meeting with Dario Amodei, signaling a shift in tone between the United States government and the artificial intelligence company Anthropic. Read More: Pentagon restricts Anthropic AI for military use over supply-chain risk According to officials, Amodei met with senior administration figures including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury […]
Iran-linked hackers breach personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel
WASHINGTON — Iran-linked hackers have reportedly breached the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photographs and a sample of emails online, in what appears to be part of an escalating cyber campaign amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Read More: Pakistan cyber force hacks Indian channel in bold retaliatory strike The hacker group, identifying […]
Govt strengthens digital transformation, cybersecurity framework: IT minister
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, on Thursday highlighted the government’s initiatives on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and citizens’ digital rights. Replying to questions duration question hour in National Assembly, she said Pakistan had passed the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 for the first time, under which the government established the Pakistan Digital […]
40% of Android phones at risk, Google urges upgrade
In a concerning warning, Google has revealed that roughly 40% of Android smartphones worldwide are vulnerable to malware and spyware attacks, urging users to upgrade to newer devices to ensure security. The technology giant noted that the devices at greatest risk are those running Android 12 or older, which no longer receive security updates. As […]
Ahsan calls for strong cybersecurity to counter misinformation
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday warned that misinformation and digital disinformation have emerged as major global threats, stressing the need to build digital resilience through education, awareness and strong cybersecurity measures. Addressing a panel discussion titled “Building Digital Resilience” at Afkar-e-Taza – Thinkfest 2026, held at Alhamra, here on […]
Microsoft advises uninstalling Windows 11 January update after major glitches
Microsoft has advised users to uninstall the Windows 11 January 2026 security update after widespread reports of serious system and application issues, prompting concerns among both individual users and businesses. Read More: Microsoft ‘exits’ Pakistan after 25 years The update, identified as KB5074109, began rolling out automatically on January 13. Soon after its release, users started […]
SBP governor flags rising cyber risks to banking sector
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad on Friday warned that the cyber threat landscape facing the financial sector has grown increasingly complex, driven by highly skilled and well-resourced threat actors and compounded by rising geopolitical tensions. Read More: SBP cancels license of exchange company on regulatory violations Speaking at a ceremony marking the completion […]
Researchers hack Tesla infotainment system at Tokyo conference, win $35,000
At this week’s Pwn2Own Automotive conference in Tokyo, a team of cybersecurity researchers successfully hack a Tesla infotainment system, earning a $35,000 reward. The Synacktiv Team executed a USB-based attack, linking several zero-day exploits to gain access to the vehicle’s system. Read More: Will artificial intelligence be the end of mankind? The conference, now in […]