GPS Spoofing Surge Raises Alarm Across Region, Disrupting Flights and Maritime Navigation
A wave of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting global navigation systems is spreading rapidly across countries surrounding Pakistan, raising fresh concerns over aviation safety and regional security. Over the past several weeks, thousands of incidents involving GPS jamming and spoofing have been…
JazzCash Launches ‘Sehat+’ to Expand Digital Health Coverage Nationwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading mobile wallet JazzCash has introduced ‘Sehat+’, a new in-app feature aimed at expanding access to digital health protection and insurance services for millions of users. Developed in partnership with EFU Life Assurance, Sehat+ enables customers to access…
Snapchat Launches ‘Total Snap Takeover,’ Offering Brands Full-App Ad Dominance
ISLAMABAD Snap Inc. has launched its most aggressive advertising format yet, allowing brands to take over every major section of Snapchat in a single campaign to maximise reach and visibility. Dubbed “Total Snap Takeover,” the new feature enables advertisers to…
Pinterest CEO Calls for Global Under-16 Social Media Ban Amid Rising Mental Health Concerns
ISLAMABAD: The chief executive of Pinterest has urged governments worldwide to impose a ban on social media use for children under 16, intensifying the global debate over the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health. In a public statement,…
WhatsApp Tests Real-Time Translation Feature to Enable Seamless Multilingual Chats
ISLAMABAD: Meta-owned WhatsApp is developing a new feature that could allow users to instantly translate messages across multiple languages, marking a major step toward breaking global communication barriers. According to early details, the feature will support automatic translation in up…
Cambridge Analytica Scandal: How Facebook’s Data Breach Redefined Big Tech Accountability
ISLAMABAD: Eight years after the explosive Cambridge Analytica scandal, the fallout continues to shape global technology policy, exposing how millions of users’ personal data was harvested, weaponised, and monetised with little oversight. The crisis erupted in March 2018 when Mark…
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…