Cyber Threat Intelligence – Alerts

June 15, 2019

Hackers attack Pakistani Govt’s passport application tracking site

Scanbox framework used to hack Pakistani Govt’s passport application tracking site http://tracking.dgip.gov.pk Experts uncovered a watering hole attack against the Pakistani Govt’s passport application tracking site, hackers used the Scanbox Framework to steal visitors’ data. […]
May 14, 2019

WhatsApp Hacked – Vulnerable App used for Surveillance

Hackers were able to use the vulnerability and install other malware on phones. After 2 Weeks WhatsApp confirms its 1.5 Billion users need an upgrade. WhatsApp the most popular messenger app, is also owned by […]
April 9, 2019

Fileless Malware Attacks -The Growing threat to Pakistani Enterprises

Fileless malware attacks are increasing every day.They can nowadays be seen as the perfect crime of opportunity. The initial vector of these attack can be a seemingly innocuous business email with a link to an […]
February 18, 2019

Authorities Issue Alert Warning of Potential for Cyber Attacks

In a latest security alert email sent by PKNIC (registrar of all .PK domains ) to its customers, it is reported that there has been an increase in cyber attacks on Pakistani IT installations in […]
December 17, 2018

Worst passwords for 2018?

Even if security experts continue to make awareness campaign, people continue to use bad passwords exposing their data to the risk of hack. Bad habits are hard to die, 123456 is the most used password […]
November 6, 2018

How to Protect yourself from bank fraud and cyber crime in Pakistan?

1. Do not give any personal information (name, address, bank details, email or phone number) to organisations or people before verifying their credentials. Always question unsolicited calls, texts or emails requesting your personal or financial […]
November 6, 2018

Bank Account or card fraud in Pakistan. A guide on what to do?

Bank account or bank card fraud involves the compromise of any personal information from credit card, debit card or your bank account. Debit card fraud occurs when a thief or cyber criminal accesses your card, PIN […]
October 30, 2018

Bank Islami denies losing $6 million in country’s ‘biggest cyber attack’

The bank said it detected the attack on Saturday morning, October 27, when internal security system identified "abnormal transactions" coming from Pakistani debit cards outside the country's borders.