The Public Purview
Abid Saeed


Manufacturing Sector Faces Rising Cybersecurity Threats as Industrial Cyberattacks Increase in 2026, Kaspersky Reports
June 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The global manufacturing sector is facing a growing wave of cyber threats, with attacks on industrial control systems (ICS) increasing across several regions…

Kaspersky detects over 92,000 cyber attacks disguised as AI services in 2026
June 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Cybersecurity company Kaspersky says it detected more than 92,000 cyber attacks disguised as popular artificial intelligence services and applications worldwide between January and…

NFC-based Android banking attacks rise 188% in early 2026, Kaspersky reports
June 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD: NFC-based Android banking attacks increased by 188% during the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to…

Asia-Pacific among regions hardest hit by ransomware in 2025, Kaspersky says
May 22, 2026
The Asia-Pacific region was among the areas most affected by ransomware attacks in 2025, according to a new Kaspersky report that outlines major ransomware…

Caddies Cup golf development program held at The Club Eighteen
May 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD, May 21, 2026: The Club Eighteen successfully hosted the Caddies Cup Golf Development Program, bringing together emerging golfing talent from across the region.…

68% of passwords can be cracked within a day, Kaspersky study finds
May 14, 2026
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky says nearly 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day, according to new research analyzing 231 million leaked passwords…

AI use surges among Pakistani children as experts call for stronger online safety
May 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The growing use of artificial intelligence tools among Pakistani children is prompting renewed calls for stronger cyber safety awareness, as new research by…

75% of energy sector to go digital in two years as cyber risks rise
April 30, 2026
Islamabad | April 30, 2026: Nearly 75% of global energy organizations are expected to become fully digital within the next two years, according to…

Kaspersky survey flags cybersecurity gaps and shadow IT risks in Pakistan workplaces
April 23, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Gaps in cybersecurity policies and the growing use of shadow IT are leaving organizations in Pakistan vulnerable to security risks, according to…