Critical Software Flaw Exposes Pakistani Businesses to Takeover Risk, CERT Warns

Islamabad: Amid growing concerns over escalating cyber threats, Pakistan’s national cyber response authorities have established a centralized National Cybersecurity Control Room to strengthen monitoring and rapid response capabilities across the country’s digital infrastructure. The control room has been set up at the headquarters of National Computer Emergency Response Team (nCERT)Continue Reading

Missile Strikes Cripple Amazon Web Services UAE Region, Disrupt Banking and Major Apps

Widespread digital disruptions have hit the UAE after reported missile and drone strikes caused physical damage to Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the country, knocking several major banking and consumer platforms offline. The strikes impacted AWS’s ME-CENTRAL-1 cloud region beginning March 1, damaging infrastructure and triggering power outages,Continue Reading

Google Revamps Google Chrome to Counter Rise of AI Browsers

Google has introduced significant changes to its Chrome browser as competition intensifies from emerging AI-powered browsing platforms, signaling a strategic push to maintain its dominance in the global browser market. The tech giant is integrating new artificial intelligence features directly into Chrome, aiming to enhance search, browsing assistance and real-timeContinue Reading

Oukitel Unveils Smartphone That Can Light a Fire

In what may be one of the most unconventional smartphone launches of the year, Chinese manufacturer Oukitel has introduced a device that doubles as an electric lighter. The rugged handset, called the Oukitel WP63, features a built-in electric coil capable of generating heat to ignite a flame — a functionContinue Reading

**PTA Alerts Consumers Over Unauthorised Mobile Subscriptions and Balance Deductions**

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory after receiving multiple complaints from consumers regarding unauthorized activation of Value Added Services (VAS), leading to unexpected deductions from mobile balances. In its advisory, PTA urged users to remain vigilant and regularly check their mobile balances and active subscriptions toContinue Reading