Sci-Tech

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says a sustainable and modern Information and Computer System will be developed in the country which will help Pakistan emerge as a hub of the IT sector in the region. He issued these directives while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad today on development of…

The majority of industrial organizations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over USD1,000,000, while almost one in four report losses exceeding USD5,000,000, and for some, it surpasses USD10,000,000. These findings were revealed in a joint study conducted by Kaspersky and VDC Research. A recent joint study effort by…

Recently, Kaspersky revealed the discovery of GriffithRAT – a new and highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, online trading platforms, and betting firms worldwide. Distributed via Skype and Telegram channels, GriffithRAT is typically disguised as files containing financial trend analysis or investment advice. These deceptive tactics target…

At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team presented cybersecurity trends, including ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), supply chain attacks, mobile threats, AI and IoT developments. First quarter of 2025 showed that Turkiye and Kenya had the…

Kaspersky experts analyzed cyberthreats that use popular family-focused brands, such as Disney, LEGO, Toca Boca and others as bait. The research, based on selected keywords monitoring, revealed a steady rise in attack attempts, which increased by 38% from Q2 2024 to Q1 2025. Kaspersky telemetry shows a consistent upward trend…

The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible to recognize. According to a recent Kaspersky study, the number…

Network outages pose significant challenges for businesses, disrupting productivity, revenue streams and customer confidence. Kaspersky’s research shows that the majority of companies (71%) need between one and five hours to restore operations after an outage, while one in ten (12%) may require a full workday or even longer. Recognizing the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to enhance cooperation with China in the fields of space technology, space satellites, telecommunication and satellite internet. Talking to a delegation of Chinese space technology company Galaxy Space in Islamabad, he said Pakistan is according high importance to the space technology sector.…

The successful launches and implementation of two smart villages in Gokina and Sambrial, The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MOITT), in collaboration with Huawei Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), inaugurated the much-anticipated third Smart Village Swabi today. The Smart Village Pakistan initiative is designed to digitally transform rural…

Kaspersky has uncovered a new, sophisticated version of the Triada Trojan preinstalled on counterfeit Android smartphones allegedly sold through unauthorized retailers. Embedded in the system firmware, the malware operates undetected and grants attackers’ full control over infected devices. More than 2,600 users worldwide have been affected. Unlike typical mobile malware…

In 2024, as digital financial transactions continued to expand worldwide, cybercriminals shifted their focus toward mobile devices and crypto assets. According to Kaspersky’s new Financial Cyberthreats report, the number of users encountering mobile banking Trojans rose by 3.6 times compared to 2023, while crypto‑related phishing detections climbed by 83.4%. Kaspersky…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched PM’s Digital Youth Hub, aimed at providing youth with invaluable environment and opportunities through engagement, employment, education and skill development. Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad, he stressed to harness true potential of the youth by imparting them with training in modern technologies including…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said providing technical training to the Pakistani youth in the field of Information Technology is a top priority of the government. He was talking to a five member delegation of Huawei led by its CEO Ethen Sun, in Islamabad. Shehbaz Sharif said the government seeks…

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2.3 million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information, with nearly 26 million devices compromised by infostealers, including more than…

Starlink, the satellite-based internet service by SpaceX, has secured a provisional registration from the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board (PSARB), marking its first official step toward launching operations in the country. However, while its entry has sparked excitement over the prospect of high-speed internet in remote areas, its journey forward…

Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja says Starlink has been granted temporary registration in Pakistan following the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a statement, the Minister said with the consensus of all security and regulatory bodies, Starlink has been issued a temporary No Objection Certificate.”…

According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) classified as human-driven attacks have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to 2023 and a 43% rise from 2022.…

in 2024. Trojan banker malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment services and credit card systems.Cybercriminals trick victims into downloading Trojan bankers by spreading links via SMS or messaging apps, as well as through malicious attachments in messengers, and by directing users to malicious webpages. They…

In 2024, Kaspersky blocked 26% more phishing attempts worldwide compared to the previous year. Every second email in the corporate mailboxes was spam. Cybercriminals continued to capitalize on well-known brands like Booking, Airbnb, TikTok and Telegram to steal credentials or install malware. Additionally, users encountered more than 125 million attacks…

According to a Kaspersky survey, 89% of parents surveyed use gadgets to entertain and occupy their children while traveling or to gain some free time for themselves. Moreover, over half (52%) of children in the META region receive their first personal device – a smartphone or tablet – quite early,…

On Data Privacy Day, Kaspersky shines a light on the often-overlooked privacy trade-offs involved with using popular, everyday apps. These include social media apps, but also others such as e-commerce apps, fitness and health tracking apps. While these apps offer convenience, they also collect and share vast amounts of personal…