Non-Communicable Diseases

Tackling Pakistan’s Rising Non-Communicable Diseases: WHO Report

Pakistan Faces a Growing Health Crisis with Non-Communicable Diseases Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for over 60% of annual deaths in Pakistan, as revealed by a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report. This alarming statistic was the centerpiece of a national dialogue organized by the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) and the Ministry of National…

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Black Basta ransomware Microsoft Teams

Black Basta Ransomware Exploits Microsoft Teams for Advanced Attacks

Black Basta Ransomware Uses Microsoft Teams to Deploy Zbot Malware The Black Basta ransomware group has advanced its tactics, leveraging Microsoft Teams to execute targeted cyberattacks. These attackers employ social engineering techniques to deliver malware such as Zbot, DarkGate, and custom payloads, increasing their effectiveness in targeting Windows users. How the Attack Works The campaign…

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BlueAlpha APT Cloudflare Tunnels

Russian BlueAlpha APT Abuses Cloudflare Tunnels To Deliver Custom Malware

The state-sponsored cyber threat group BlueAlpha, linked to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), has been actively targeting organizations with advanced cyber tactics since 2014. Recently, BlueAlpha has adopted a novel strategy by leveraging Cloudflare Tunnels to stage and deliver its GammaDrop malware, enhancing its ability to evade detection. BlueAlpha employs spear phishing campaigns to distribute…

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CEO of PIA

Khurram Mushtaq Appointed New CEO of the PIA

Khurram Mushtaq has been appointed as the acting CEO of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) following a decision by the PIA Board of Directors. Mushtaq, a senior PIA executive with extensive experience in aviation, will take over after the tenure of Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat ends. Previously, Mushtaq led various departments within PIA, including commercial,…

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PAK U-19 vs BAN U-19: ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 Semi-Final 1 Updates

Asia Cup 2024 Updates

PAK U-19 vs BAN U-19: ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 Semi-Final 1 Updates The highly anticipated Semi Final clash of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 is underway. Featuring the Pakistan National Under-19 Cricket Team and the Bangladesh National Under-19 Cricket Team at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. As a part of…

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China-Based Cyber Attack

China-Based Hackers Target U.S. Organization in Sophisticated Cyber Attack

U.S. Organization in China Hit by Advanced Cyber Attack A U.S. organization with extensive operations in China recently became the victim of a highly advanced cyber attack, reportedly orchestrated by China-based hackers. This breach lasted for four months, from April to August 2024, and was primarily focused on intelligence gathering. Details of the Cyber Attack…

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