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Trump Administration Authorizes Private Sector Cyber Offensives Against Criminal Organizations
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International Effort to Establish Guidelines for Commercial Hacking Tools
An international initiative, the Pall Mall Process, is working to develop voluntary standards for the commercial cyber intrusion industry, focusing on responsible use of hacking tools. Launched in 2024 by the UK and…
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ICE Expands Use of Israeli Surveillance Technologies
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Pakistan Faces Over 5.3 Million Cyber Attacks in 2025
In 2025, Pakistan has experienced more than 5.3 million cyber-attacks, with significant threats targeting government, intelligence agencies, and the corporate sector. A global cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, reported…
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Kaspersky Reports Over 5.3 Million Cyber Attacks in Pakistan in 2025
From January to September 2025, Pakistan experienced over 5.3 million cyber attacks, according to Kaspersky. The attacks included ransomware, malware, and advanced targeted threats, affecting both individual users and…
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WhatsApp Introduces Strict Account Settings to Enhance User Security
WhatsApp has launched a new feature called Strict Account Settings aimed at protecting users from cyber attacks, particularly spyware. This feature, which will roll out in the coming weeks, includes restrictions such as…
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Bitdefender Total Security Earns Editors' Choice for 2026
Bitdefender Total Security has been reviewed and awarded the Editors' Choice for entry-level security suites in 2026. The suite includes a comprehensive feature set, such as a network security inspector, ransomware…
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Recent Intelligence Reports
- In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks — Techcrunch · August 13, 2026
- 039w D5177s Ov0Ipb BGk VHCa — cc.zdtc.app · April 15, 2026
- US immigration agency uses Israeli spyware, phone-hacking tech to track individuals: Report — Middleeastmonitor · January 29, 2026
- WhatsApp releases account feature that looks to combat spyware — Cyberscoop · January 27, 2026
- Industry, government, nonprofits weigh voluntary rules for commercial hacking tools — Cyberscoop · January 26, 2026
- Cybersecurity firm warns of seven persistent threats to Pakistan — Geo.Tv · November 15, 2025