The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a warning about rising cyber threats targeting popular video conferencing platforms, including Zoom and Google Meet. The advisory comes as the use of online meeting applications continues to grow across businesses, educational institutions, and government organizations. According to NCERT, the surge in virtual meetings has been…
WhatsApp is strengthening user security with the rollout of a new feature called “Strict Account Settings,” designed to protect accounts that are more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals. While the feature is especially aimed at journalists, activists, and public figures, it can also be a valuable safeguard for everyday users who want stronger privacy…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has alerted the public to a growing trend of scam calls made using fake or modified UAN numbers. These calls often employ spoofing techniques, making them appear as legitimate helplines or official contacts. According to PTA, these fraudulent calls are specifically designed to mislead recipients into believing they are interacting…
A recent study by CodeRabbit has revealed that human developers continue to outperform AI in writing accurate and secure code, despite the growing adoption of AI-assisted programming tools. The analysis shows that while AI can boost productivity, it also introduces significantly more errors, raising concerns about code quality and review efficiency. According to CodeRabbit’s findings,…
The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory warning organizations of multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting several VMware products widely used across enterprise, telecom, and cloud networks. According to the latest bulletin, the flaws impact VMware Aria Operations, VMware Tools, VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure, and VMware NSX —…
As global cloud adoption accelerates, cybersecurity has become the defining challenge of 2025. From Karachi to London, organisations are embracing hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures — yet many remain dangerously underprepared for the new wave of digital threats. Recent reports show that while 78% of organisations now use two or more cloud providers, security maturity hasn’t…
French aerospace giant Airbus is soaring back into the cybersecurity realm, exploring a potential acquisition of Atos’ BDS unit, a key player in securing French military and intelligence communications. This renewed interest follows an earlier thwarted attempt to purchase a stake in Evidian, Atos’ data and intelligence business. Why the Buzz? Challenges Ahead: As talks…