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Cabinet Approves Tougher Cybercrime Laws to Regulate Social Media Content

October 23, 2024 by Rao Abdullah

The federal cabinet has approved the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) rules to take decisive action against individuals involved in cybercrime, including those responsible for online harassment, spreading rumors, and conducting propaganda on social media. Under the new regulations, individuals found guilty of cybercrimes, particularly those targeting state institutions or public figures, could face … Read more

Federal Govt establishes new agency to tackle cybercrime cases

May 3, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has created a new agency to address cybercrime, separate from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

A new agency named National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has been created to prevent cyber crime related crime in the country.

The notification said that the investigation agency of the NCCIA established under Section 29 of the Act, the NCCIA would exercise the powers conferred under the Act.

FIA will cease to function as an investigative agency designated under this Act, all personnel, cases, inquiries, investigations will be transferred from FIA to NCCIA.

The notification states that the government will appoint a Director General (DG) of NCCIA for a term of two years. This will be looked after by the Ministry of Home Affairs and NCCIA will be the designated agency for international cooperation.

All crimes related to cybercrime will be referred to the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency. All cases related to cybercrime will be registered and prosecuted by the NCCIA itself.

The notification states that NCCIA will have its own police stations and officers will be given special training on cyber crimes.

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FIA summons PTI’s Sher Afzal Marwat

March 15, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on March 18 for an inquiry into the complaint filed.

FIA Cyber Circle Islamabad has issued a summon notice to Sher Afzal Marwat for inquiry on the complaint of Barrister Aqeel Malik.

In the notice issued by FIA, it is said that a tweet was sent from your (Sher Afzal)Twitter handle on March 9, to appear before FIA Cybercrime Circle with evidence on March 18 at 10 am for inquiry.

The PTI politician had made several posts on X, formerly Twitter, on March 9 and it remains unclear as to which one of his tweets was the basis of the complaint.

One of his tweets was about his claims of being assassinated by paid assassins at Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s behest.

“It is imperative to publicly acknowledge that ‘Maryam Nawaz Sharif’ poses a threat to my life, as she has orchestrated an ‘assassination attempt against me,’ which can take place at any time,” Marwat wrote in his post on the aforementioned date.

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First Cybercrime Investigation Unit established

January 12, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police established Pakistan’s first Cybercrime Investigation Unit.

The inauguration of Cyber Crime Investigation Unit within the Pakistan police department has been officially established as part of Islamabad Police’s efforts to strengthen the fight against cybercrime.

This milestone initiative comes on the heels of amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), empowering Islamabad Police to register cybercrime cases under Section 30.

On the other hand, the technical assistance of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will also be obtained in the investigation.

Moreover, the first phase of training of 60 officers of Islamabad Police has been completed with the support of FIA.

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Sydney: One man who singlehandedly spamed Australia with 17 Million scam texts nabbed by police

December 13, 2023 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Single Australian man accused of sending 17 million scam texts nationwide. Texts contained phishing URLs aimed at stealing personal information. Police call SMS phishing a common tactic, highlighting potential dangers. An Australian man, nearly every adult in the nation included, was accused by police on Wednesday of sending 17 million fraudulent texts from his suburban … Read more

Govinda’s Tweet on Gurugram Violence Goes Viral, Claims Hack

August 4, 2023 by Nida Sumair

He expressed his intention to file a complaint with the cybercrime department.
He emphasized that he does not engage in such activities or discussions.
Govinda has deactivated his Twitter account following a wave of trolling for a now-deleted tweet on the recent violence in Haryana.

Govinda has deactivated his Twitter account following a wave of trolling for a now-deleted tweet on the recent violence in Haryana. The tweet, posted on August 2 from his unverified account, received widespread attention and criticism before it was removed. Screenshots of the tweet went viral on social media.

In response to the controversy, Govinda claimed that his Twitter account had been hacked and denied making any such comment. He expressed his intention to file a complaint with the cybercrime department. The actor stated that he hadn’t used the Twitter account for years, and his team also denied responsibility for the tweet, vouching that they never posted anything without his consent.

Govinda further speculated that the timing of the incident, coinciding with the approaching election season, might have been intended to create a political association. He emphasized that he does not engage in such activities or discussions.

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The violence in Haryana occurred when a mob attempted to halt a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession in Nuh, resulting in stone pelting and vehicle arson.

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FIA Cybercrime arrested accused involved in sexual harassment

February 22, 2023 by Abid Khan

Accused Hamza Umar shared the objectionable videos.
Usman Zulfiqar from Sialkot involved in blackmailing.
The cases have been registered against them under PICA Act.

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime has arrested two accused involved in sexual harassment.

According to the details, the accused named Hamza Umar shared the objectionable videos of the complainant through a fake account on the social networking website and also to some of his close relatives, on which action was taken against him by the Cybercrime.

While in another such incident, the cybercrime circle took action and arrested a criminal named Usman Zulfiqar from Sialkot, who was involved in blackmailing and sexual harassment in Gujranwala.

Sources said that both the accused had shared objectionable pictures of the woman on social media.

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Global cost of cybercrime topped $6 trillion in 2021: defence firm

May 11, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

The global cost of cybercrime surpassed $6 trillion last year, as the coronavirus pandemic increased online activity, according to the CEO of the Italian defense, security, and aerospace corporation Leonardo. “New cybersecurity threats over the last two years have been a ‘collateral damage’ of the Covid-19 pandemic and the acceleration of digitalization it induced,” Alessandro … Read more

PECA law to ensure substantive relief to cybercrime victims

February 23, 2022 by Aizbah Khan

ISLAMABAD: Rapid increase in cybercrimes, followed by slow convictions warranted amendments in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), which have been widely welcomed by the public, and criticised by the trolls. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Wing has received a total of 244,930 complaints of various cyber offences since January 1, 2019, with … Read more

FIA assures online hearing facility for businessmen

July 17, 2021 by Web Desk

Karachi: Traders Once Again Oppose Reduced Shop Timings

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has assured the businessmen that it will look into the possibility of providing an online facility to them for clarifying their position instead of travelling to FIA circles in far-flung areas. Responding to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (KCCI) suggestion, FIA director general Dr Sanaullah Abbasi said: … Read more

Bois locker room: Indian police investigate Instagram rape chat group

May 5, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

Indian police were investigating an Instagram chat room on Tuesday (May 5) that talked about the gang rape of school girls. According to the details, An Instagram chat group called “bois locker room” was on the top trend of Twitter in India. Many social media users post the screenshots of the chat. The conversation is … Read more

Australia sues Facebook over using data without permission

March 9, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

The information commissioner of Australia is suing Facebook over allegedly breaching the privacy of over 300,000 Australians caught up in the Cambridge Analytica scandal without their knowledge. According to the details, Information Commissioner Angelene Falk said in a statement, “The design of the Facebook platform meant that users were unable to exercise reasonable choice and … Read more

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