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 […]
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WhatsApp users at risk: PTA issues urgent cyber fraud alert
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned mobile users about increasing WhatsApp hacking and cyber fraud. Fraudsters are using social engineering tactics to deceive people and gain access to personal information. PTA urged users to stay alert and follow security measures to avoid financial loss and account misuse. Criminals often manipulate victims using trust-based tactics, […]
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 […]
PTA to block SIM cards issued to deceased individuals starting june 30
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will begin blocking SIM cards registered to deceased persons from June 30, 2025, to curb the growing misuse of inactive identity records in financial fraud, terrorism, online scams, and illegal activities. This nationwide operation follows a data-sharing agreement with NADRA, which provided the PTA with verified records of CNICs belonging […]