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One of the core reasons why businesses remain vulnerable to cyberthreats is that they underestimate their risk or overestimate the strength of their existing defences. According to a recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, 71.3% of professionals surveyed in Pakistan, whose work requires the…

Pakistan today successfully launched its Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China. The satellite will provide high-resolution, round-the-clock imaging, significantly strengthening Pakistan’s capabilities in urban planning, infrastructure development, disaster management and mitigation, agricultural monitoring, food security, environmental protection, deforestation tracking, climate change analysis, and water…

A three-member delegation of Founder and Chairman of GuoDong Group, led by Lu Jie, called on Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja in Shanghai, China. The delegation expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s IT sector, with a focus on telecommunication towers, data centers, and cloud computing infrastructure.…

Islamabad : Kaspersky announces the registration opening for its brand-new Kaspersky{CTF} (Capture the Flag) competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from around the globe to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation. The competition will run in five regional streams, with the winning teams of each stream getting…

Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has said AI policy has been formulated in a comprehensive manner after consultations. Addressing an event in Islamabad on Wednesday, she said the government will focus on its implementation and execution. She said we have to embrace the technology to take the country forward…

Content Creator Talha Ahmed met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister praised Talha Ahmed for his successful content on digital platform. In recognition of his talent, the Prime Minister presented Talha Ahmed with an honorary shield. The Prime Minister personally gifted Talha Ahmed an electronic…

Islamabad : In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything – from restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty program points, make payments and transfer money, and even for charity donations. The…

Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, met with Google’s Regional AI Developer Ecosystem and Communities team to explore strategic collaboration in advancing Pakistan’s artificial intelligence landscape. The Google team provided an overview of their developer ecosystem in the region, highlighting the contributions of Google Developer Groups, community-based…

In 2025, nearly 8,500 users from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) faced cyberattacks where malicious or unwanted software was disguised as popular online productivity tools, Kaspersky reports. Based on the unique malicious and unwanted files observed, the most common lures included Zoom and Microsoft Office, with newer AI-based services like…

In a historic achievement for Pakistan’s digital growth, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proudly announced the crossing of major national milestones: 200 million telecom subscribers, 150 million broadband subscribers, and 2 million Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) subscribers. To commemorate this significant milestone in Pakistan’s digital evolution, PTA is celebrating with the…

Kaspersky eSIM Store is a new connectivity solution for international travel. Designed to make it easier for leisure and business travelers to stay online globally, it empowers users with easy internet access across 150+ countries and regions, with a choice of over 2,000 affordable data plans and transparent conditions without…

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…