YouTube Changes View-Counting System, But Creators Won’t Earn More From Extra Views
YouTube has changed the way it counts video views, introducing a single system across its video formats that will record a view as soon as a video begins playing. The new system took effect globally on August 24, 2026, bringing…
National CERT Warns Pakistan Users of Malware Threat Targeting Chrome Synced Passkeys
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued a high-severity cybersecurity warning over malware capable of stealing Chrome Synced Passkeys from compromised Windows computers, potentially allowing attackers to access Google accounts without the victim’s password or biometric…
Punjab Extends Outdoor Drone Ban for Another 30 Days Amid Security Concerns
LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended a province-wide ban on flying drones in outdoor spaces for another 30 days, citing security concerns and the need to protect public safety. The Punjab Home Department has extended enforcement under Section 144, directing…
Islamabad High Court Asked to Restrict Social Media Access for Children Under 16
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has been approached with a petition seeking legislation to prevent children and teenagers under the age of 16 from creating or operating social media accounts, amid growing concerns over cyberbullying, online exploitation and exposure to…
AliExpress Faces Privacy Questions After Silent WebAudio Tracking Disrupts Bluetooth Headphones
AliExpress is facing fresh privacy concerns after researchers identified hidden WebAudio scripts on the e-commerce platform that can create a unique fingerprint of a user’s device while running silently in the background. The discovery began when a developer noticed that…
Meta Removes Ad Placement Exclusions, Giving Algorithms More Control Over Where Ads Appear
Meta is removing a key placement-control feature from Ads Manager, meaning advertisers will soon lose the ability to exclude specific placements, platforms, devices and operating systems from individual ad sets. MENLO PARK: Meta is moving to give its automated advertising…
NCCIA Raids Foreign-Operated Call Centre in Islamabad Over Alleged Cybercrime
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raided a foreign-operated call centre in Islamabad’s G-8 sector as authorities intensify action against suspected cyber fraud and illegal online activities. The operation was conducted following what officials described as credible…