Pakistani Cyber Threat Indicators
Expose the common cyber scams active around us that threaten the digital safety of Pakistani citizens. Click any card below to learn how to fully protect yourself.
Phishing Email Attacks
Fake emails sent directly to trick users with custom-looking login pages mimicking HBL, SadaPay, bank logos or Google login credentials.
WhatsApp Account Takeovers (OTP Scams)
Cyber criminals calling you disguised as BISP or custom lottery team, requesting you to share the 6-digit WhatsApp registration code.
Fake Banking SMS (Alpha-numeric mask)
SMS masks pretending to be official banks alerting you: 'Your bank account has been blocked. Please call or click this link to verify your details immediately.'
CNIC SIM Biometric Fraud
Illegal card activations where unprincipled retailers take multi-scans of fingerprints claiming 'Verify nahi hua' to register other proxy lines.
Malware Infection Applets
Harmful APK files or cracked PC software packages chori-chupay tracking user passwords, cookies, and secret OTP SMS.
Ransomware Data Encryption Lockers
Vicious military-grade encryptors locking whole computer partitions, photos, and files demanding Bitcoin ransom payments.
Digital Identity Identity Theft
Stealing scan copies of CNIC, passports, or email addresses to apply for illegal credit loans, mobile wallets, or register dummy sites.
Part-time Fake Job Offers
Scammers on telegram or WhatsApp offer 5,000 PKR to 15,000 PKR daily for doing simple tasks like liking youtube videos, demanding joining fees.
Social Engineering Manipulation
Psychological manipulation where attackers impersonate close friends in emergency calling you for quick easyPaisa or jazzCash deposits.