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Senior Pakistani Actor Asma Abbas's WhatsApp Account Hacked A recent incident has shocked the entertainment community in Pakistan, as the WhatsApp account of renowned actor Asma Abbas was reportedly hacked. The breach came to light on Sunday, raising concerns about online security and the increasing prevalence of cyber threats. The news spread after legendary actor Bushra Ansari shared a screenshot of messages received from Asma Abbas's number on Instagram. In the post, Bushra highlighted that the hacker had used Asma’s identity to request a loan of Rs10 lacs from someone named Ibrahim. This alarming message served as a warning to followers about the dangers of unauthorized access to personal accounts. Asma Abbas took to Instagram to address the situation directly. She posted a video where she urged her followers to ignore any suspicious messages sent from her number. "Please do not trust such messages," she emphasized, highlighting the urgency of the issue. In he...

Major Security Breach Exposes 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to Scams A significant cybersecurity incident has put the accounts of 2.5 billion Gmail users at risk, as a hacking group known as ShinyHunters managed to breach a Google database. This breach occurred through a Google employee being tricked into sharing login credentials in June. The hackers accessed business files containing company names and customer contact details, though Google has stated that no passwords were taken during the incident. The stolen data has since been used by scammers to launch fake phone calls and send malicious emails to these customers, aiming to gain access to their Google accounts and private information. Cybersecurity expert James Knight warned that this hack could cause major harm to anyone with a Gmail account, as scammers have already begun impersonating Google employees on the phone. Knight explained that there has been a surge in hacking groups trying to exploit this vulnerability. He mentioned a...

The Rise of Exam Malpractice in Nigeria's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has become a focal point for concerns over widespread malpractice, particularly within Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres accredited by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Reports suggest that some operators of these CBT centres have been implicated in large-scale fraudulent activities, undermining the integrity of the examination process. Investigations revealed that technical information was shared with individuals who then hacked into servers to manipulate the exam. This led to significant disruptions during the UTME, resulting in a high number of candidates scoring below the passing threshold. The incident sparked public outrage, with JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, expressing deep distress over the technical errors that affected scores. In response to the growing concerns, authorities arrested 20 suspects in ...

Overview of the PlayPraetor Malware Threat A recent report from a leading cybersecurity firm has uncovered a significant cyber threat involving a Chinese-speaking hacker group. This group has developed a powerful malware named PlayPraetor, which has managed to infect over 11,000 Android devices across the globe within just three months. The scale and speed of this attack have raised alarms among cybersecurity experts worldwide. Top Targets in Africa and Beyond Morocco stands out as the most targeted country in Africa, with approximately 22% of all cyberattacks on the continent attributed to this malware. The infection spread is not limited to Africa; Europe has been hit the hardest, with around 58% of the victims located there. Countries such as Portugal, Spain, and France are particularly affected. In the Americas, about 12% of the infections were recorded, while Asia accounts for 8%, with Hong Kong being the most affected region in that part of the world. Understanding the Malwar...