Technology
DG Safe City Vows No Tehran‑Like Israeli Hack Will Occur in Islamabad, but Claims on Japan Software Origin Is False
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom held a session today to review the security measures of Islamabad’s Safe City cameras. The discussion was…
Senate Committee Urges Action After Major Broadcast Cyberattack, Four Countries Suspected
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom met today to review the cyberattack that disrupted Geo News’ transmission during the Iran-Israel war. Lawmakers…
Pakistan CERT Moves to Ban Over 15 Israeli Technology Companies
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has taken decisive action against more than 15 technology companies linked to Israel, citing security concerns and risks…
Hackers Use Microsoft Teams to Trick Finance and Healthcare Staff Into Installing Backdoors
A newly documented campaign targets corporate employees at financial and healthcare organizations through Teams messages, convincing them to hand over remote access via Quick Assist…
IT Industry Exempt from Fuel Austerity Measures
The Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has clarified that IT companies, call centers and business process outsourcing firms will remain exempt…
MacBook Neo 2 Could Be Apple’s First Affordable Touchscreen Laptop
Apple is planning a major update for its affordable laptop line, with the second-generation MacBook Neo expected in 2027. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests this new…
Valve Confirms Steam Machine 2026 Release Amid Severe Hardware Shortages
Valve recently updated its Year in Review statement. Consequently, the company confirmed that its planned 2026 hardware lineup is still launching this year. The lineup…
200,000 Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells Can Now Play Video Games
Australian biotech startup Cortical Labs has upgraded from Pong to a full 3D first-person shooter, demonstrating adaptive real-time learning by biological neurons and raising urgent…
Critical WordPress Plugin Bug Can Now Hijack 60,000 Websites With Admin Access
A privilege management bug in the User Registration & Membership plugin allows anyone to register as a site administrator without credentials, with Wordfence blocking hundreds…
Apple’s Rumored Smart Home Device May Finally Arrive in Fall 2026
Apple has spent years exploring new ways to expand its smart home series. Now, fresh reports suggest the company may finally introduce its long-rumored home…
Stalled, Ignored & Forgotten: Who is Killing Pakistan’s $5 Billion Freelancing Future?
Pakistan’s freelance economy continues to grow, yet the country still lacks a national framework to support it. A $5 billion freelancing opportunity for Pakistan remains…
National CERT Warns of Persistent Application Security Flaws Across Pakistan
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT Pakistan) has issued a high-severity cybersecurity advisory warning that persistent application security weaknesses across public and private…