Phishing attacks using QR codes rose more than fivefold in late 2025, according to Kaspersky, with detections climbing from 46,969 in August to 249,723 in November. The company said cybercriminals are increasingly embedding malicious QR codes in emails and PDF…
Islamabad — Pakistan has taken another step to reinforce its digital security landscape as the National Computer Emergency Response Team of Pakistan and international cybersecurity firm Kaspersky formalised cooperation aimed at countering increasingly complex cyber threats. The memorandum of understanding…
By The Public Purview As the wedding season arrives, the search for the perfect gift begins. Couples today look for presents that combine practicality, style, and long-term value, something they can use every day as they build their new home.…
Warnings about humanity’s future have surfaced many times in history, but few predictions have generated as much debate as the one pointing to 2026 as a critical year. According to scientific projections rooted in population dynamics, the combined pressures of…
In a major advancement for nuclear fusion research, China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), widely known as the “artificial sun,” achieved a new milestone in January 2025 by sustaining plasma for 1,066 seconds—nearly 18 minutes. This breakthrough marks a significant…
By The Public Purview Pakistan’s mid-range smartphone segment continues to see increased activity as brands introduce devices with larger batteries, faster displays and enhanced durability. Two recent entries in this category, the OPPO A6 and the Vivo Y29, are being…
By The Public Purview Lahore: OPPO, a global leader in smartphone devices, is excited to announce the launch of the OPPO A6 4G in Pakistan, now available for pre-order. With its long-lasting battery, powerful multitasking capabilities, and advanced AI camera,…
Islamabad: Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered an ongoing cyberespionage campaign named PassiveNeuron. It targets Windows Server systems in government, financial, and industrial organizations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The activity began in December 2024 and…
LAHORE — The Lahore Science Mela 2025 concluded with overwhelming public enthusiasm, drawing more than 100,000 visitors to Crescent Model Higher Secondary School over two vibrant days of science exhibitions, interactive displays, and educational activities. The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC),…
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) will participate in the sixth edition of the Lahore Science Mela (LSM), continuing its mission to promote scientific curiosity and public engagement. Organized by the Khwarizmi Science Society (KSS), the two-day event will take…
• Only 52% of those who use artificial intelligence (AI) tools have received training on their safe and responsible use.• 68% of employees use AI for writing or editing tasks.• 52% of employees use AI to write emails.• 56.5% of…
Islamabad: Kaspersky researchers have published a new report, Signal in the Noise, analyzing more than 120 hacktivist groups and over 11,000 hacktivist posts shared across surface and dark web channels in 2025. The study reveals that hashtags have become the…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP): Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in space science, astronaut training and the establishment of a Pakistan Space Center under a five-year action plan. The agreement is part of the “Action Plan (2025–2029) to…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan is planning to launch regulatory sandboxes to allow enterprises to safely test and experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to Ministry of Information Technology documents available with Wealth Pakistan, at least 50 companies are…
Islamabad, 27 August 2025 — Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced B2B technology solutions to local businesses, recently held a high-level meeting with the Honourable Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima, to explore avenues for advancing Pakistan’s digital transformation…
• Number of users encountering mobile banking Trojans rose by 3.6 times compared to 2023• PC‑focused malware saw a decline in traditional banking attacks• Banks were the most popular lure in 2024, accounting for 42.6% of financial phishing attempts• Amazon…
