58+ min ago   (510+ words) Weaknesses in Pakistan’s systems provide opportunities for fraudsters, with illegally obtained SIM cards being used to make fraudulent calls and send fake banking messages. The issue came under discussion at a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (279+ words) MANY years ago, much before the invention of the cell phone, there were many moments you could have a break. Take travelling in a local train; it MANY years ago, much before the invention of the cell phone, there were…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (235+ words) ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has recommended reducing taxes on mobile phones, including iPhones and iPads, amid concerns that high taxes are affecting businesses and the technology sector. The meeting was chaired by committee chairman Senator Rana…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (399+ words) LAHORE – At least six UBL customers have reportedly suffered losses of over Rs10 million in alleged SIM swap fraud that gave suspects access to mobile banking accounts adding concerns over security of confidential banking data and SIM replacement procedures. The customers…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (258+ words) WhatsApp has announced a series of new security measures aimed at making user accounts more secure, including an update that sees more than one billion people now using passkeys. According to WhatsApp, passkeys allow users to sign back into their…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (425+ words) Imagine opening WhatsApp chat not just to send a message, but to send money. That could soon become a reality as WhatsApp develops a new Payments feature that may let users transfer funds directly to contacts, store card details, and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (306+ words) It was one of those rare, modern moments of forced analog retreat. Driving down the street the other day, my smartphone, usually an infallible conduit of It was one of those rare, modern moments of forced analog retreat Driving down…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (209+ words) Pakistan Observer TECNO Pakistan handed over five REVOO Pakistan electric bikes to the winners of its “Zoom In, Snap Joy” TikTok Challenge, an interactive engagement activity built around the CAMON 50 Series. The challenge invited TikTok users to experience the CAMON…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (527+ words) ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is moving toward shift in internet landscape as the government prepares regulations and licensing framework that could bring commercial satellite broadband services to some of the country’s most poorly connected regions. The move could pave the way for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (217+ words) KARACHI – A new cyber fraud method has emerged in which scammers are allegedly hacking WhatsApp accounts by posing as representatives of courier companies and then using the compromised accounts to demand money from victims’ relatives and friends. The fraudsters contact…...