Seoul — South Korean authorities have arrested four individuals accused of hacking over 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses and using the footage to create sexually exploitative content for an overseas website. Read More: Meta targets ‘cyber mercenaries’ using Facebook to spy The National Police Agency announced the arrests on Sunday, revealing that the […]
Cybercrime
Journalist placed on four-day remand in cybercrime case
LAHORE – A judicial magistrate on Friday granted the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) a four-day physical remand of Islamabad-based digital media journalist Sohrab Barkat in a case of spreading misinformation about state institutions. Read More: Lahore court grants three-day physical remand in NCCA bribery case The NCCIA produced the journalist before the magistrate at […]
TikToker arrested, police conduct raids on marriage hall and prostitution den
BAHAWALPUR/MULTAN/VEHARI: Authorities in southern Punjab have made multiple arrests in separate operations targeting cybercrime, public nuisance, and alleged prostitution, officials said on Monday. In Multan, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) apprehended TikToker Usman Shabbir for allegedly uploading objectionable videos of a man on social media. He was produced in a local court, which […]
Naqvi meets UK NCA Chief amid rising terror threats
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan are linked to neighbouring countries. He spoke during a meeting with the UK National Crime Agency Director General Graeme Biggar. Naqvi stressed that Pakistan remains fully committed to fighting terrorism. During the meeting, Naqvi highlighted the importance of modern forensics, police […]
Sehar Khan backs Saba Qamar, slams cyberbullying and online defamation
KARACHI – Actor Sehar Khan has come out in strong support of Saba Qamar, a week after the Kamli star sent a legal notice to journalist Naeem Hanif for defamatory remarks made against her on his YouTube channel. Khan took to social media on Monday to denounce online harassment and remind people of the consequences […]
FIR filed against KP CM Sohail Afridi over alleged anti-state remarks
ISLAMABAD – A case has been registered against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi under the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) following the circulation of videos on social media allegedly defaming state and national security institutions. The FIR, lodged at the Cyber Crime Reporting Centre in Islamabad by a sub-inspector of the National Cyber Crime […]
NCCIA corruption probe uncovers large-scale call center fraud
ISLAMABAD: Investigators in the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) corruption scandal have uncovered a large-scale fraud network allegedly operated through call centers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Over 20 call centers were raided, with authorities seizing critical records, call logs, financial data, and key email correspondence. Sources indicate that two NCCIA directors, three deputy directors, […]
18 arrested in global crackdown on €300 million online fraud
WIESBADEN – In a major international operation against online fraud and money laundering networks, German authorities announced the arrest of 18 suspects linked to a massive financial scam spanning multiple countries. According to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and prosecutors, between 2016 and 2021, the group allegedly used stolen credit card details of 4.3 […]
PTA warns citizens against fake online job scams and SIM fraud
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public warning against rising online job scams and SIM card frauds targeting unsuspecting citizens across the country. The authority cautioned that cybercriminals are exploiting social media platforms by posting fake job offers to steal personal data and money. According to the PTA, scammers pose as legitimate […]
Prince Harry warns parents against posting kids’ photos amid AI concerns
LONDON – Prince Harry has cautioned parents about the risks of sharing their children’s photos online, citing the dangers posed by artificial intelligence and cybercrime. In a recent interview with comedian Hasan Minhaj, the Duke of Sussex discussed the growing threat of online exploitation and the misuse of personal data through social media. “Parents can […]