In one of the largest data exposures of 2025, researchers confirmed that Gmail-associated passwords were discovered within a database containing over 183 million account credentials.The massive dataset was traced back to infostealer malware logs, which secretly collect login details from infected devices rather than from direct website breaches. What Is the Infostealer Leak? Cybersecurity experts…
WhatsApp Blocks Spyware Campaign: WhatsApp recently took decisive action to halt a sophisticated surveillance operation that targeted over 90 individuals, primarily journalists and civil society activists. The attack, traced back to Israeli firm Paragon Solutions, has raised significant concerns about using spyware against vulnerable groups. The Spyware Campaign The surveillance operation was discovered by WhatsApp,…
Cyberattack on ATMs: 1LINK, Pakistan’s payment gateway system, has issued a public advisory to address false rumors on social media and WhatsApp. These baseless claims warned of cyberattacks targeting ATMs and online banking services. However, 1LINK emphasizes that no actual cyber threat has been observed within the ATM and online banking ecosystem. The financial services…
In today’s tech era, AI’s astounding ability to predict typed content by listening to keyboard sounds is noteworthy. This revelation stems from a recent research paper authored by a consortium of scholars from British universities, shedding light on the potential of AI to conduct “acoustic side-channel attacks” with an alarming accuracy rate of 95%. Unveiling…
Bykea hacked!! Bykea, a popular ride-hailing app operating in Karachi, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, and Lahore, on June 13th. Via the official application, the hackers successfully sent inappropriate messages containing vulgar language and derogatory remarks about Pakistan to Bykea app users. The screenshots of these messages quickly went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage among users and…
It was recently revealed that China has launched an investigation into US chipmaker Micron Technology over potential cyber security risks. The investigation has raised concerns about the security of technology supply chains and heightened tensions in the ongoing trade war between the US and China. According to reports, Chinese regulators went to Micron’s offices in…
