The emergence of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, has revolutionised digital finance but has also introduced new cybersecurity challenges. Due to their decentralised and pseudonymous nature, cryptocurrencies have become attractive targets for cybercriminals, leading to various types of cyberattacks. A senior official at the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) recently revealed to Business Recorder that cybercrime in Pakistan, including incidents of WhatsApp hacking, surged by a staggering 35% so far in 2025. Pakistan has faced a spike in the terrible happenings ahead of the legalisation ... (full story)