Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has announced its partnership with QistBazaar, a Pakistani buy now, pay later (BNPL) fintech platform. This partnership will offer innovative financial solutions to underserved customers in the country. Bank Alfalah is taking a 7.2% equity stake in QistBazaar and will become the company’s embedded lending partner. Equity stake and embedded lending partnership
The need for safe and secure data storage is ever-increasing, and the rise of blockchain technology has provided a possible solution. One of the most interesting developments in blockchain-based data storage is Filecoin. Filecoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) network that enables users to store and share files. In this article, we will explore what Filecoin is and its various
Ukraine’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CERT-UA) has issued an alert warning of an ongoing phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian organizations using invoice-themed lures. The phishing campaign, which is attributed to a financially motivated group known as UAC-0006, aims to distribute the SmokeLoader malware according to CERT-UA. Invoice-themed phishing campaign distributing SmokeLoader malware The phishing emails, sent using compromised accounts, come
APIs have revolutionized the way modern software development is executed. These application programming interfaces allow different software applications to exchange data, communicate with each other, and work seamlessly. However, with the tremendous benefits that APIs offer, there are also significant concerns around security, as APIs are highly vulnerable to a range of security threats such as data theft, unauthorized access,
Blockchain technology has emerged as a potential solution to various problems faced by traditional forms of data management. It enables the creation of a transparent, open, decentralized and immutable ledger system that ensures data accuracy and security. The technology is becoming increasingly popular due to its various advantages, such as cost savings, trust, and security, among others. However, like any
As smartphones have become an increasingly essential part of modern life, so too has the threat of malware. Fleckpe is the latest example of sneaky software designed to harm unsuspecting users. Disguised as a variety of photo editing and camera apps, Fleckpe has amassed over 620,000 downloads in total since its first appearance on the Google Play Store in 2022.
Cryptocurrency trading has gained momentum over the last few years, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have been instrumental in promoting peer-to-peer transactions. One such DEX is NojoSwap, which operates on the Sui blockchain. The platform offers unique and interactive features to its users, and this article will delve into the different aspects that make NojoSwap a revolutionary and fun DEX. Automated
As remote work becomes increasingly popular, businesses are facing new cybersecurity challenges. Workforces are no longer confined to a physical office, which means that data is vulnerable to cyber-attacks from anywhere at any time. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made matters worse, causing many enterprises to rethink their security strategies in order to keep their networks safe from malicious threats.
In recent years, cyber espionage has become an increasingly common method of gathering intelligence, and governments worldwide have invested substantial amounts of effort and resources into developing powerful malware strains to facilitate their operations. One such malware strain that has come into the spotlight is BouldSpy. Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have recently detected this malicious software and linked
Threat actors are taking advantage of an unpatched five-year-old flaw in TBK digital video recording (DVR) devices. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2018-9995, is a critical authentication bypass issue that malicious actors can exploit to gain elevated permissions remotely. Despite the availability of a PoC exploit, there are no fixes that address the vulnerability. CVE-2018-9995 vulnerability affecting TBK DVR devices The
As the COVID-19 pandemic sent most of the world into lockdown in March 2020, companies quickly pivoted to remote work in an effort to keep their employees safe. While the switch to remote work has allowed businesses to continue operating, it has also added to the threat vectors of cyberattacks. With employees connecting to their home networks instead of secure
In today’s digital age, our personal devices are constantly at risk of security breaches. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, it is imperative that companies and individuals take robust measures to protect themselves from attackers. One such measure is to keep all software up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates. Apple, one of the world’s largest technology companies,
