Technology
NADRA Teams Up with HEC for National Bug Bounty Initiative
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched its first-ever Bug Bounty Challenge 2026, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of Pakistan’s digital identity systems. The program is organized in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC)…
Pakistan Surges Ahead in Mobile App Development, Launches Over 1,000 New Apps in 2025
Pakistan’s technology industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, showing both strong performance in mobile app usage and concerning declines in domestic development activity.…
NCCIA DG Waqar-ud-Din Syed Transferred Amid Money Extortion Allegations
In a major administrative reshuffle, the federal government has appointed Khurram Ali, a senior officer from the Police Service of Pakistan, as the new Director…
Hackers Can Hijack Your Accounts Without Login on Adobe Commerce and Magento
The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a critical security warning for users of Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source, revealing a severe…
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series Is Getting a New Software Update
Samsung has started rolling out a fresh firmware update for its Galaxy Buds3 lineup. The premium wireless earbuds, introduced in July last year alongside the…
Chrome Browser Under Siege: New Zero-Day Exploit Deploys Spyware in Sophisticated Espionage Campaign
Things seem to go worse from bad for Google Chrome, a browser used by nearly half the population of the Earth. Security researchers from Kaspersky…
Apple and SpaceX in Advanced Talks Over Starlink Satellite Internet for the iPhone 18 Pro
Apple Inc. is reportedly exploring a strategic tie up with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet directly to its next generation iPhone models, with the…
Punjab to Launch New Cybercrime Wing: Dissatisfaction with NCCIA
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the establishment of a provincial Cybercrime Wing to tackle the rising number of digital crimes. The decision follows…
Punjab Launches Drone Policing, Cracks Down on Illegal Arms
The Punjab government has launched an advanced drone policing system and introduced the Punjab Surrender of Illegal Arms Act 2025 to combat arms smuggling, enhance…
Pakistan Security Standards Now Mandatory for Cybersecurity Compliance
In a landmark move to enhance national cybersecurity, the federal government has made the adoption of Pakistan Security Standards (PSS) mandatory for all public and…
Cyber Threats Surge in Gaming Industry: DDoS, Data Theft and Money Laundering Take Centre Stage
The global video gaming industry, projected to reach roughly US $188.8 billion in 2025, has increasingly become a high-value target for cybercriminals. The surge in…
How to Protect Yourself from Latest Massive Gmail Data Leak
As the latest Gmail data breach shakes the digital world, the exposure of 183 million accounts, and counting, has sent shockwaves through users worldwide. The…
Major Overhaul Planned as Alleged Cybercrime Mafia Exposed in NCCIA
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is set for a major overhaul following revelations of an alleged cybercrime mafia operating within the institution, prompting…
