The article discusses insights from Kaspersky experts, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, revealing that the number of cyber threats in Pakistan increased by 17% in 2023 compared to 2022. Kaspersky blocked 16 million cyberattacks in 2023, with 24.4% of users in Pakistan affected by online threats.

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The discussion during Kaspersky’s 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend-META 2024 focused on the evolving cyber threat landscape, emphasizing the security challenges posed by emerging technology trends such as AI. The analysis indicates a rise in various cyber threats, including banking malware attacks (59% increase), trojan attacks (35% increase), ransomware attacks (24% increase), and spyware attacks (36% increase).

The article highlights the importance of addressing these cybersecurity challenges as countries like Pakistan embrace digital transformation.