Russia has launched a legal case against Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, accusing him of allegedly facilitating terrorist activities through the messaging platform. Russian authorities have also started the process of placing Durov on an international wanted list as part of the investigation. The charges were announced by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) on…
A newly disclosed Linux security vulnerability has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts after researchers revealed that more than 16.4 million systems worldwide could potentially be affected. The flaw could allow attackers with a normal local user account to gain complete control of vulnerable devices. Cybersecurity firm Qualys identified the critical vulnerability, which has been tracked…
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new resolution restricting social media access for children under the age of 15, in a major step aimed at strengthening online safety and protecting minors in the digital environment. Approved on June 18, the resolution establishes strict age-based guidelines for social media usage. Under the new rules, children…
A large-scale cybersecurity incident has put thousands of websites at risk, with over 20,000 sites built on WordPress reportedly infected through compromised plugins. The breach has raised serious concerns about software supply chain vulnerabilities and the growing risks associated with third-party integrations. The issue surfaced after security researcher Austin Ginder uncovered a coordinated supply chain…
A nationwide cybersecurity alert has been issued after authorities identified a serious vulnerability in widely used enterprise software. The advisory warns that systems running FortiClient EMS by Fortinet may be exposed to potential cyberattacks due to a newly discovered flaw. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-35616, stems from improper access control within specific versions of the…
Popular communication platform Discord is facing renewed criticism after controversy surrounding its global age verification rollout. The backlash intensified when the company briefly published, and then removed, a notice about a UK-based age verification test involving vendor Persona. According to a report by Ars Technica, the disclosure appeared to contradict earlier statements from Discord regarding…
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,…