Pakistan Identifies Over 120 Hackers as Cyber Threats Target State Networks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has completed an extensive profiling exercise of cyber threat actors, identifying more than 120 hackers and groups targeting critical national infrastructure, officials said. According to National CERT, the identified actors were…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Jump Nearly 20% in FY26, Signaling Strong Digital Growth
Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports posted robust growth during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, underlining the sector’s rising contribution to the economy, official data showed. According to the Ministry of IT, IT and IT-enabled services exports…
Researchers Warn OpenClaw AI Agents Could Leak Sensitive User Data
Cybersecurity researchers have raised alarm over potential data security risks linked to OpenClaw, a popular open-source autonomous AI agent recently acquired by Meta Platforms. According to an advisory issued by the National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team of China,…
Instagram Tests Clickable Links in Captions for Creators, With Limits
ISLAMABAD: Photo-sharing platform Instagram has begun testing a long-requested feature allowing creators to add clickable links directly in post captions, marking a potential shift in how users share content and external websites on the platform. The feature, confirmed by parent…
User Complaints Mount Against SadaPay Over Missing Funds and Frozen Accounts
ISLAMABAD: A growing number of users have raised concerns about Pakistan’s digital wallet platform SadaPay, alleging unexplained deductions, frozen accounts and delayed customer support responses, sparking debate across social media and online forums about the reliability of fintech services in…
PTA Likely to Issue 5G Licences to Telecom Operators This Week
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving closer to launching next-generation mobile connectivity as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is expected to issue 5G licences to telecom operators later this week, according to officials familiar with the process. Authorities said the licensing process for…
Facebook Steps Up Fight Against Copycats, Rewards Original Creators
Social media giant Meta Platforms has intensified efforts to promote authentic content on Facebook, announcing new measures aimed at rewarding original creators while limiting the reach of copied or low-effort posts across its platform. The company said it has strengthened…