Technology
New Dual-Stage Malware Marks a Terrifying Milestone in Cyberthreat Evolution
Cybersecurity firms are tracking a significant evolution in the distribution tactics of the GootLoader malware family. Operators are now using a combination of compromised installers, rogue ISO attachments, and browser extension abuse to deliver ransomware, remote access trojans (RATs), and…
Data Protection Standards Issued to Safeguard Citizens
The National Cyber Emergency Services Response Team (PKCERT) has issued new data protection guidelines for organizations handling citizens’ personal information, amid rising cyber threats. The…
Pakistan’s NCCIA Cracks Down on Illegal Betting, Forex, Binary Apps
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has unveiled a sweeping crackdown on mobile applications facilitating illegal betting, forex, binary trading, and unauthorized data access…
Pakistani Youngster Builds ‘Safar’ Metrobus Routes App Alone, Free for Everyone
A Reddit post in the r/islamabad community has sparked quite some attention for being a Godsend for the people of Islamabad-Rawalpindi. The post came with…
A New Malware Tricks People Into Clicking on Fake ChatGPT Apps
Cybercriminals have found a new way to poison trust: by dressing up sophisticated malware as a friendly “ChatGPT desktop app.” Microsoft has now raised the…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Jump 24% in July 2025
Pakistan’s information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports showed strong growth in July 2025. Exports rose by 24 percent year-on-year, reaching $354 million compared…
HTC Shares Soar as AI-Powered Vive Eagle Glasses Debut in Taiwan
HTC Corp. shares skyrocketed 10 percent for the second trading day, posting one of the steepest gains on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, after the tech…
Breakthrough in Superconductors Pave Way for Next-Gen Quantum Computers
Scientists at Rice University, working with the National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, have confirmed what once was thought as a theoretical concept. They managed to…
This 19yo from Taxila Developed Car Control App That Uses Hand Gestures
A 19-year-old innovator from Taxila has developed a groundbreaking car control app that allows vehicles to be driven through hand gestures, making mobility more accessible…
Pakistan’s First Astronaut to Travel to Space in 2026
Pakistan’s first astronaut will head to space in 2026, marking a historic step in the nation’s space journey, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal confirmed. The mission…
Android Users to Get Better Data Backup Support in Upcoming Update
An APK teardown of Google Play Services version 26.32.31 beta has revealed upcoming changes to the Android Data backup system. The findings suggest that Google…
Google Telco Deals Cost $35.8 Million Fine in Australia
Google has agreed to pay a $35.8 million (AU$55 million) fine in Australia after the country’s consumer watchdog found that Google Telco deals with leading…
Pakistan Activates 911 Emergency Helpline Amid Flood Crisis
On the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has launched a nationwide 911 emergency helpline, ensuring citizens have…


