The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has launched a Cybersecurity Internship Program aimed at preparing the next generation of professionals to help protect Pakistan’s cyberspace. The six-week internship program is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates. Applications can be submitted online until June 16. The program offers hands-on training in key areas of cybersecurity, […]
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Canvas cyberattack disrupts schools as data breach spreads
A major cyber security breach involving the educational platform Canvas has disrupted schools and universities across the United States, with reports suggesting some institutions have directly contacted hackers in an effort to prevent stolen data from being leaked. Read More: Canvas warns schools after major student data breach According to Reuters, the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed […]
Canvas warns schools after major student data breach
Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system, has warned schools and universities of a major cybersecurity breach after hackers allegedly stole millions of student and staff data records. The company confirmed that the cyberattack affected its platform and resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive data linked to educational institutions using Canvas, including schools […]
Hackers claim cyberattack on Fujairah port
A hackers group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack targeting the Port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, alleging it obtained hundreds of thousands of confidential documents linked to shipping, finance, and infrastructure operations. 🇦🇪🇮🇷 Access of Khanzala hackers to confidential documents of the Fujairah port in the UAE The hacker group “Khanzala” […]
Anthropic AI finds major Firefox security flaws
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Anthropic has reportedly uncovered a large number of security vulnerabilities in an unreleased version of the Firefox browser, raising fresh discussions about the future of cybersecurity and automated code analysis. Read More: Pentagon restricts Anthropic AI for military use over supply-chain risk According to reports, the company’s restricted “Mythos […]
White House holds productive and constructive meeting with Anthropic CEO
The White House hosted a “productive and constructive” meeting with Dario Amodei, signaling a shift in tone between the United States government and the artificial intelligence company Anthropic. Read More: Pentagon restricts Anthropic AI for military use over supply-chain risk According to officials, Amodei met with senior administration figures including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury […]
Iran-linked hackers breach personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel
WASHINGTON — Iran-linked hackers have reportedly breached the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photographs and a sample of emails online, in what appears to be part of an escalating cyber campaign amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Read More: Pakistan cyber force hacks Indian channel in bold retaliatory strike The hacker group, identifying […]
Govt strengthens digital transformation, cybersecurity framework: IT minister
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, on Thursday highlighted the government’s initiatives on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and citizens’ digital rights. Replying to questions duration question hour in National Assembly, she said Pakistan had passed the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 for the first time, under which the government established the Pakistan Digital […]
40% of Android phones at risk, Google urges upgrade
In a concerning warning, Google has revealed that roughly 40% of Android smartphones worldwide are vulnerable to malware and spyware attacks, urging users to upgrade to newer devices to ensure security. The technology giant noted that the devices at greatest risk are those running Android 12 or older, which no longer receive security updates. As […]
Ahsan calls for strong cybersecurity to counter misinformation
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday warned that misinformation and digital disinformation have emerged as major global threats, stressing the need to build digital resilience through education, awareness and strong cybersecurity measures. Addressing a panel discussion titled “Building Digital Resilience” at Afkar-e-Taza – Thinkfest 2026, held at Alhamra, here on […]