The United States (US) has announced a new global visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals involved in cybercrime and cyber enabled criminal activities, expanding efforts to combat online fraud and digital scams that affect American citizens. Read More: NADRA warns public about fake visa websites US Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled the policy, saying it […]
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Deepfake scams using Dubai crown prince target online romance victims
Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake technology to impersonate Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, popularly known as Fazza, in sophisticated online romance scams that have cost victims thousands of dollars. Read More: Indonesians swindled by scams using President Prabowo deepfakes One victim, identified only as Maria, believed she was in […]
NCCIA warns of surge in New Year online scams
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a New Year alert warning citizens to stay vigilant against a surge in online scams as celebrations for the coming year draw closer. Read More: Court grants bail to 3 NCCIA officers in bribery case In an advisory released on Monday, the NCCIA cautioned that cybercriminals often […]
WhatsApp users at risk: PTA issues urgent cyber fraud alert
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned mobile users about increasing WhatsApp hacking and cyber fraud. Fraudsters are using social engineering tactics to deceive people and gain access to personal information. PTA urged users to stay alert and follow security measures to avoid financial loss and account misuse. Criminals often manipulate victims using trust-based tactics, […]
PTA warns citizens against fake online job scams and SIM fraud
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public warning against rising online job scams and SIM card frauds targeting unsuspecting citizens across the country. The authority cautioned that cybercriminals are exploiting social media platforms by posting fake job offers to steal personal data and money. According to the PTA, scammers pose as legitimate […]
PTA to block SIM cards issued to deceased individuals starting june 30
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will begin blocking SIM cards registered to deceased persons from June 30, 2025, to curb the growing misuse of inactive identity records in financial fraud, terrorism, online scams, and illegal activities. This nationwide operation follows a data-sharing agreement with NADRA, which provided the PTA with verified records of CNICs belonging […]