KARACHI: Journalist Muhammad Aslam Shah was sent to prison on judicial remand on Wednesday, a day after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested him under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2025. The arrest follows a complaint filed on December 29, 2025, by Tabish Raza Husnain, reportedly an official of the Karachi […]
Cybercrime
PTI social media activists arrested over online posts against PML-N lawmaker
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday arrested two social media activists affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) in Mansehra. The arrests were made following a complaint by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Syeda Sonia Hussain over alleged character assassination on social media. Ms Hussain told reporters that she had approached the NCCIA seeking […]
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 […]
Man arrested for displaying woman’s images on WhatsApp
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad has arrested a man accused of harassing and blackmailing a woman by displaying her objectionable images on WhatsApp, officials said on Saturday. Read More: Court grants bail to 3 NCCIA officers in bribery case According to investigators, the arrest was made after the victim lodged a formal complaint alleging […]
PTA warns SIM owners over liability for misuse
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday warned mobile phone users to ensure that all SIM cards in their possession are registered in their own names, stressing that registered owners will be held responsible for any illegal use. Read More: PTA enforces mandatory SIM registration for users In a statement, the telecom regulator said that using SIMs registered […]
Crypto hacks hit record high as losses reach $2.7bn in 2025
Cybercriminals stole an estimated $2.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2025, marking the highest annual total ever recorded for crypto-related hacks, according to leading blockchain monitoring firms. The surge was driven largely by a massive breach at Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit, which alone accounted for nearly half of the year’s losses. Read More: North Korea […]
Senator Palwasha Khan moves NCCIA over alleged online smear campaign
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Palwasha Khan has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), alleging that she has been targeted in an organised online defamation and harassment campaign aimed at damaging her reputation. According to media reports, the senator filed a formal complaint under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), seeking legal […]
North Korea tops Global Crypto hacks with $2 billion stolen in 2025
North Korea-linked hacking groups have stolen more cryptocurrency than any other nation in 2025, siphoning off over $2 billion as their operations became fewer but more targeted and higher impact, according to new research. Read More: US crypto expert jailed for 63 months for helping North Korea Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reported that from January through early December, […]
Lahore court grants interim bail to YouTubers Rajab Butt and Naniwala
LAHORE: A sessions court in Lahore on Monday granted interim bail to YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Mubarak, popularly known as Naniwala, in a case concerning the alleged promotion of a gambling application. The two influencers face charges under cybercrime laws. Read More: YouTuber Rajab Butt, TikToker Naniwala Arrive Safely in Islamabad Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ali […]
FIA warns Pakistanis against fake job offers in Southeast Asia
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a stern warning to Pakistanis about criminal syndicates operating in Southeast Asia that lure job seekers with fake offers. According to FIA deputy director Mehmood Ali Khokhar, these syndicates are active in countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, targeting aspirants, particularly in the IT […]