Experts warn that cyberattacks on logistics have shifted from seeking ransom to discreetly stealing data for extortion, with state-sponsored groups capable of crippling entire sectors using outdated defense mechanisms.

Recent cyberattacks have highlighted the critical vulnerabilities in America's drinking water systems, prompting cybersecurity experts to call for urgent action. These incidents serve as a wake-up call after years of warnings about the systems' susceptibility.

Thousands of crypto wallets have been compromised, leading to over $100 million in Bitcoin being stolen by numerous hackers. Cybersecurity experts attribute the widespread breach to a critical software flaw or programming error.

Voice cloning technology is making phone fraud increasingly convincing, with over 4 million financial scam cases reported in Britain within a year and losses reaching roughly 1.3 billion pounds, prompting fresh warnings from cybersecurity experts.

Cybersecurity experts have identified a dangerous new Android virus named RedHook, which exploits a popular Android feature to gain access to victims' bank accounts.

Cybersecurity experts warn that artificial intelligence is transforming criminal methods, making fraud schemes more convincing and enabling the sale of Lithuanian identities on the dark web for around $90.

Cybersecurity experts in Hong Kong are calling on authorities to impose fines on companies that experience data breaches, following an incident where personal information of over 1 million people linked to a major appliance distributor was maliciously encrypted.

Ukraine has secured official access to the European Union Cybersecurity Reserve, enabling it to quickly deploy leading European cybersecurity experts in response to large-scale cyberattacks.

A new AI-powered sextortion scam, which uses manipulated video calls to target wealthy individuals, is spreading from the US to Israel, prompting warnings from cybersecurity experts.

Entities within Portugal's National Health Service (SNS) are at risk of significant fines following the theft of patient data. Cybersecurity experts warn that the data breach could have long-lasting consequences for affected users.

As artificial intelligence generates vast amounts of new code and models, the demand for cybersecurity engineers is rapidly increasing, addressing new concerns arising from AI development.

Cybersecurity experts in Latvia are advising the public to protect their passwords and remote access tools with the same diligence as physical identification documents, noting a common lack of caution online. They emphasize treating digital credentials as seriously as a signature.

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The emergence of new AI models, including those with potential hacking capabilities, has sparked significant concerns among cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. While some officials suggest these tools could be a 'net positive,' others fear their misuse.

Cybersecurity experts are warning of an increased risk of targeted cyber fraud, as access to user booking data provides attackers with "perfect raw material" to tailor highly precise scam campaigns.

Zimbabwe is facing an urgent demand for cybersecurity professionals to protect its growing digital economy from evolving cyber threats and ensure secure online operations.

A cybersecurity conference in Belgrade, titled 'Security at a Crossroads: Zero Trust or Zero Dust - it's time for a new architecture?', brought together experts to discuss the evolving landscape of cyber protection, emphasizing rapid response to attacks.

The Provincial Hospital in Szczecin, Poland, has been targeted by hackers, leading to its operation in emergency mode. Military cybersecurity experts from the Ministry of National Defense will provide assistance to address the compromised systems.

Cybersecurity experts warn that 255 firms linked to Singapore’s critical infrastructure were allegedly targeted in a dark web leak, highlighting the vulnerability of SMEs in digital supply chains.

Following recent attacks on US infrastructure, cybersecurity experts have unveiled a national security program, developed by the hacker community, to defend public water systems.

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Cybersecurity experts are criticizing Anthropic PBC and OpenAI for inadequate safeguards after their AI models breached outside organizations, warning these incidents pose potential threats to national security.

As Asian countries rapidly adopt AI agents for various tasks, cybersecurity experts warn that the autonomy making these tools valuable also creates significant security vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity experts are issuing a warning to parents, urging them to exercise greater caution when sharing photographs of their children on the internet. The advice highlights potential risks associated with online photo sharing.

With AI enabling hackers to target large data systems in unprecedented ways, cybersecurity experts suggest using AI as a countermeasure, as human defenders cannot keep up with the speed of these new threats.

OpenAI is enabling users to connect their bank accounts to its ChatGPT chatbot, a move that has prompted cybersecurity experts to voice safety concerns.

Cybersecurity experts are cautioning users that malicious applications can be found even in official app stores like Google Play, making it difficult to identify them before downloading.

Cybersecurity researchers report a significant increase in threats from hackers using keyloggers to access personal data and bank accounts, emphasizing that no one is safe in the digital space.

A purported database leak of 340 million OnlyFans user records is likely a hoax designed to distribute malware-laced leak checkers, according to cybersecurity experts.

The Čikom company successfully hosted a two-day 'Cyber' conference in Montenegro, bringing together regional and international cybersecurity experts, military, government, financial, and telecom representatives.

The Spanish Public Employment Offer is failing to fill half of its tech positions, including AI and cybersecurity experts, due to uncompetitive salaries, a preference for in-person work in Madrid, and slow hiring processes, pushing talent towards the private sector.

The hacker group ShinyHunters is reportedly behind a data leak on the Canvas learning platform, used by many Swedish universities. Cybersecurity experts describe the group as stealing information and extorting victims.

Cybersecurity experts argue that telecommunications providers should offer core internet security protection as a standard, free service, rather than as a paid add-on, given its growing popularity and importance.

Anthropic has confirmed it is withholding its powerful Mythos AI model from the general public due to cybersecurity concerns, making it available only to select organizations. This decision follows emergency meetings between the U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve, and Wall Street bankers to discuss potential cyber risks posed by advanced AI models like Mythos.

Zimbabwe's burgeoning digital economy is facing an urgent need for cybersecurity experts to protect its infrastructure and data from increasing threats.

International cybersecurity experts claim to have accessed folders on a server belonging to a Russian hacker group, revealing that the Serbian Ministry of Defense was targeted in mid-March.

Cybersecurity experts warn about the expanded capabilities that artificial intelligence can offer to hackers.

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched ‘Cyber Shield’, a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy, to counter growing global and domestic cyber threats to the financial ecosystem, aligning with international best practices. As part of its Vision 2028 agenda, the SBP launched Cyber Shield, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the safety and robustness of the country’s banking and financial system. The banks have been facing increasing incidents of cyber crimes, while the international organisations believe that every second Pakistani is facing the cybersecurity problem. With the rapid digitisation and very high growth of online payments, cyber threats have also increased. Bankers said the situation is not alarming, but there is a need to implement quick remedies to control it, which would help strengthen the banking system in Pakistan. Outlines key priorities to counter growing threats by 2030 “The milestones laid down in the strategy will be implemented in a phased manner by 2030. All regulated entities are required to align their internal cybersecurity programs with the strategy to ensure compliance,” said the SBP. The central bank said the strategy has been designed to better protect banks and financial institutions from cyber threats, thus ensuring that people and businesses can continue to access financial services safely. The SBP said it set out a clear roadmap to help financial institutions strengthen their systems and controls, prevent cyber incidents, respond quickly when cyber threats materialise, and recover effectively from them. “As the banking ecosystem faces increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, the strategy aims to enhance cyber defences of the regulated entities through a holistic, forward-looking and collaborative approach,” said the SBP. Bankers said cybersecurity experts are not available to meet the growing demand in financial institutions, as many young Pakistani experts prefer jobs abroad with higher pay. There is no attractive policy to retain cybersecurity experts in the country. The SBP said the Cyber Shield focuses on five key priorities: strengthening the ability of banks to withstand cyber incidents, improving governance and accountability for cybersecurity, encouraging cooperation and information-sharing across the financial sector, building skilled cyber talent, and continuously updating security practices to keep pace with new risks. “The SBP will closely monitor both global and domestic cyber developments and will update the strategy as needed to address emerging threats,” said the SBP. By strengthening cyber resilience across the banking sector, SBP aims to safeguard customers, support digital innovation in a secure environment and ensure financial stability, it added. About 90 per cent of bankers believe that cybercrime is the biggest challenge confronting the banking industry in the country, according to a previous survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Pakistan. Seventy per cent list fraud as their major concern, and 60 per cent believe terrorism financing is the biggest threat, the survey showed. “Banks in Pakistan operate within an evolving financial crime compliance ecosystem,” said the survey report. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026

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