Pakistan Launches Second Indigenous EO-2 Satellite
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced the successful launch of Pakistan’s second indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-2) satellite, marking another step forward in the country’s space and Earth observation capabilities. The satellite was launched into orbit from…
Malicious Outlook Add-In Hijacks 4,000+ Accounts in Supply Chain Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered the first known malicious Microsoft Outlook add-in discovered in the wild, in what experts describe as a significant expansion of supply chain attack risks targeting email users. The phishing campaign, tracked as “AgreeToSteal,” exploited an abandoned…
Kaspersky Reports 15% Rise in Malicious Email Attacks in 2025
Kaspersky Reports 15% Rise in Malicious Email Attacks in 2025 Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has reported a 15 percent increase in malicious and potentially unwanted email attachments in 2025, warning that email-based threats continue to evolve in sophistication. According to Kaspersky…
Islamabad High Court Seeks Report on Social Media Safety for Under-16 Children
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to submit a detailed report on measures taken to regulate social media use by children under 16 years of age, raising concerns over online safety and child protection. Justice Arbab…
Govt Forms Task Force to Crack Down on Illegal Call Centers and Online Fraud
The federal government has set up a multi-agency task force to step up action against illegal call centers and online fraud operations across Pakistan, as authorities intensify efforts to curb digital crimes that have caused financial losses and damaged the…
Pakistan Launches First Animal Rescue Mobile App to Speed Up Help for Stray and Injured Animals
Animal rescue efforts in Pakistan are set to take a major digital step forward with the launch of Woofy, the country’s first-ever mobile application dedicated entirely to reporting and responding to animals in distress. The app was officially made available…
Google Warns Millions of Android Users as Advanced Spyware Targets Phones Worldwide
Islamabad Google has issued an urgent security warning after researchers uncovered a large-scale Android spyware campaign that has put an estimated 40% of Android devices globally at risk, including thousands of phones in Pakistan, highlighting the growing sophistication of mobile…