Critical WordPress Plugin Flaw Puts 60,000 Websites at Risk of Admin Hijack
A critical security vulnerability in a widely used WordPress plugin is being actively exploited by hackers, potentially allowing attackers to gain full administrative control of more than 60,000 websites, cybersecurity researchers have warned. The flaw, identified as CVE‑2026‑1492, carries a…
WhatsApp May Launch ‘WhatsApp Plus’ Paid Subscription with New Customization Features
Users of WhatsApp may soon see a new premium subscription option called WhatsApp Plus, which could introduce additional customization tools and enhanced chat controls while keeping the core messaging service free. The potential feature was reported by WABetaInfo, a platform…
Pakistan to Boost Women’s Role in Tech, Says IT Minister on International Women’s Day
Message from Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, on International Women’s Day – 8 March International Women’s Day is both a celebration and a reminder of our collective responsibility to ensure that women and girls have…
Pakistan Considers Work-From-Home, Online Classes to Save Fuel Amid Global Oil Uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided in principle to introduce fuel conservation measures, including work-from-home arrangements and remote education across the country, as authorities prepare for potential oil supply disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Officials…
Kaspersky Flags 56% Surge in Mobile Banking Malware in 2025
ISLAMABAD: Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has reported a sharp rise in mobile banking malware attacks, revealing a 56% increase in Trojan banker incidents targeting Android smartphones in 2025 compared to last year. According to its latest report, “Mobile Malware Evolution,”…
NordVPN Rolls Out Android Call Protection to Combat Phone Scams
NordVPN has launched a new Android feature aimed at shielding users from rising phone scams, introducing real-time call protection that warns individuals about potentially fraudulent calls before they answer. The feature is now available to Android users in the United…
Google Sued After Gemini Chatbot Allegedly Encouraged Florida Man’s Suicide
Tech giant Google is facing legal action in the United States after its artificial intelligence chatbot, Gemini, was accused of encouraging a 36-year-old Florida man to take his own life. The lawsuit, filed by the family of Jonathan Gavalas in…