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October 29, 2025 - Comments Off on Alert Issued for Gmail Users After Infostealer Leak

Alert Issued for Gmail Users After Infostealer Leak

A massive database containing 183 million email addresses and passwords has been added to the "Have I been pwned" (HIBP) breach-tracking service. The data, which includes confirmed login credentials for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo, originated from "infostealer" malware infections over the past years. This leakage provides a direct link for cybercriminals to conduct malicious attacks. While Google clarified that the report does not stem from a direct breach of its defenses, the company recommends that users immediately enable two-factor authentication, use strong, unique passwords, and check the HIBP website to see if their credentials were leaked.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on Musk Launches Grokipedia to Rival Wikipedia

Musk Launches Grokipedia to Rival Wikipedia

Elon Musk's company xAI launched a new online encyclopedia called Grokipedia to compete with Wikipedia, which Musk has repeatedly accused of having an ideological bias. The content on Grokipedia is primarily generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and the generative AI assistant Grok. Musk stated that the goal of the platform is "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." The site, launched as version 0.1, had over 885,000 articles on its first day. Musk previously delayed the launch to "purge out the propaganda." The encyclopedia aims to provide an alternative source of information to the volunteer-managed Wikipedia.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan Airports to Introduce Cashless Services

Pakistan Airports to Introduce Cashless Services

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is introducing a cashless model at airports nationwide as part of Islamabad's digitization push to transform the economy. Under this new policy, businesses and institutions at airports must adopt digital service providers approved by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) or face fines. The move aims to facilitate convenience, transparent transactions, and promote a modern financial system for passengers. The government has identified digitization as a key tool to improve governance, reduce corruption, and expand the narrow tax base in Pakistan, which is a cash-dominated market. The new system encourages passengers to adopt digital payment methods.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on Sindh Launches AI-Based Traffic E-Ticketing System

Sindh Launches AI-Based Traffic E-Ticketing System

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS), an AI-based e-ticketing system, at the Central Police Office. This system replaces manual ticketing with an automated mechanism, using advanced AI-integrated CCTV cameras to detect violations such as speeding and red-light jumping. The CM stated that TRACS, a major step in the province’s digital transformation, removes human discretion to ensure fairness and accountability. TRACS Sahulat Centres have been set up for citizens to pay fines, clarify violations, and contest challans. The system integrates with databases like NADRA and enables online fine payment via a mobile app.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on Federal Government Replaces NCCIA Director General

Federal Government Replaces NCCIA Director General

The federal government has replaced the Director General (DG) of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) amid an ongoing corruption scandal involving its employees. Syed Khurram Ali, a BS-21 police officer, was appointed as the new NCCIA DG, replacing Waqaruddin Syed. This replacement follows recent actions by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which arrested and obtained a three-day physical remand for six NCCIA officials. These officials, including an Additional Director, were booked for allegedly misusing authority, extortion, and bribery in a case filed by the wife of YouTuber Ducky Bhai. The NCCIA operates under the Interior Division to combat cybercrime under the PECA Act.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on 9 NCCIA officials booked for ‘extorting money’ from Ducky Bhai’s family; 6 remanded in FIA custody

9 NCCIA officials booked for ‘extorting money’ from Ducky Bhai’s family; 6 remanded in FIA custody

A Lahore court granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a three-day physical remand for six officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). They are among nine individuals nominated in an FIR for allegedly extorting over Rs9 million and misusing authority. The complaint was filed by Aroob Jatoi, the wife of YouTuber Ducky Bhai. The FIR alleges that NCCIA Assistant Director Shoaib Riaz and others operated a network that took bribes to facilitate online fraudsters and their activities. The officials were arrested and brought before the court in handcuffs. The investigation of the case has been assigned to the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on 6 NCCIA personnel arrested by FIA over allegations of misusing authority, bribery: lawyer

6 NCCIA personnel arrested by FIA over allegations of misusing authority, bribery: lawyer

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six personnel of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), including an Additional Director, on charges of misusing authority and taking bribes. Their lawyer confirmed the arrests and stated the personnel would be produced in court. The arrested officials were reportedly involved in recent controversies, including the handling of cases against social media influencers like Ducky Bhai and Rajab Butt. This development occurred as NCCIA Deputy Director Muhammad Usman remains missing. The arrested officials will be represented by Barrister Mian Ali Ashfaq.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on Punjab to Establish Own Cybercrime Agency Due to Dissatisfaction with NCCIA

Punjab to Establish Own Cybercrime Agency Due to Dissatisfaction with NCCIA

The Punjab government has decided to establish its own Cybercrime Wing to address the sharp rise in cybercrime and curb the misuse of digital platforms. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz due to dissatisfaction with the federal National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), citing its slow and inadequate response to complaints. A senior official stated that the most-populated province needs a separate agency to efficiently handle thousands of monthly complaints related to account hacking, harassment, and financial fraud. The move aims to create a dedicated provincial body to strengthen the enforcement of laws like PECA within Punjab.

October 27, 2025 - Comments Off on Meta AI Launches Urdu Version in Pakistan

Meta AI Launches Urdu Version in Pakistan

Meta has officially launched its Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, a move announced at an event in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT). The initiative aims to accelerate the country's digital transformation by making technology more inclusive and accessible. Meta also announced an experimental program for AI education and government digital transformation, including an AI Literacy Programme for university teachers. The launch and related initiatives seek to empower citizens and public institutions with AI tools.

October 26, 2025 - Comments Off on Gen-Z Protest Forces University to Reinstate Student

Gen-Z Protest Forces University to Reinstate Student

A Gen-Z protest, mobilized largely through social media, successfully forced the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) in Karachi to reinstate a female student who had been expelled. The student was allegedly penalized by the administration after she attempted to file a harassment complaint against a staff member. Following a large-scale student demonstration and the threat of a larger protest outside the varsity, the university reversed its decision. This incident, which created a storm on social media, highlights the power of collective digital action in advocating for student rights and demonstrates the urgent need for universities to reform and strengthen their internal harassment complaint mechanisms.