Data breach hits over 180mln users globally, including Pakistan  

In one of the largest global data breaches in recent history, big tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Apple have been compromised, leaking sensitive information, including passwords, of over 180 million users worldwide. 

In response, Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response (N-CERT) has issued an urgent advisory to all users and institutions across the country. 

In addition to personal data from social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat, the data breach also includes information from government portals. N-CERT warns that stolen data could be exploited, putting millions of users at risk of cyberattacks, 

Individual users and government institutions have both been advised to take immediate precautionary measures, including changing account passwords and enabling two-step verification to enhance digital security.