Hey Geeks! We've all seen those sketchy emails and messages that scream ''SCAM.'' However, the latest phishing attack reported my https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/facebook-scam-24-hours-are-left-ro-request-review-see-why/51447/Kaspersky, targeting Facebook business account owners takes things to a new level. Here's the lowdown on what's happening and how to protect yourself. ...

Frustrating Xbox owners around the globe, reports are flooding in across the web that Xbox Live is currently down. Whether you're looking to jump into a game, stream your favorite shows, or navigate the dashboard, users are finding themselves locked out of any functionality. Users from Reddit to Twitter to my own living rooms are reporting that accessing any service is impossible. This includes playing games, accessing cloud saves, using apps, or even browsing the Xbox Store. The crux of the problem seems to be tied to the Xbox Live login. X...

Hey geeks! Remember when Google rolled out goo.gl back in 2009? Yup, it was that long ago. Other than Bit.ly, it was the go-to tool for turning those ridiculously long URLs into neat, tiny links. Fast-forward 15 years, and Google's decided it's time to pull the plug on goo.gl. So, what does this mean for you, me, and the entire internet? Let's dive in. Why People Use URL Shorteners People use URL shorteners to create clean links because no one wants to share ugly, lengthy URLs. Shortened links also allow users to measure the performan...

Hey Geeks! Some big news hitting the wires today. A massive tech outage has thrown a wrench into major services worldwide, messing with everything from public transport to hospitals and banks. Here's the scoop: What's Causing the Outage? The chaos seems to be linked to a software update from Crowdstrike, a well-known player in cybersecurity, providing services to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, that affected Microsoft cloud systems. This update caused a glitch in Falcon; their cloud file protection system effectively blocke...

Fresh on the heels of a TiKtok ban, the US Government has banned Kapsery Software in the US due to its ties to the Russian Government. Ban Implementation Details On June 20, 2024, the https://www.reuters.com/technology/biden-ban-us-sales-kaspersky-software-over-ties-russia-source-says-2024-06-20/US government announced new restrictions on inbound sales of Kaspersky software in the US will come into effect on September 29, 2024, giving businesses 100 days to transition to alternative cybersecurity solutions. The ban will also apply to software up...

In its recently released mobile device best practices guide, the National Security Agency (NSA) goes old-school geek and advises people to turn their phones off and on again....

We're doing it again! 10 lucky geeks and Gamers will receive $100 Amazon Gift cards just for looking around between now and the end of the month. ...

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If you have attempted to download directly from GitHub recently, you have undoubtedly seen the dreaded Unicorn! display, letting you know that No server is currently available to service your request.

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Move over, Dr. Evil; Russia has just hit Google with a fine that would make even him laugh maniacally. That’s right: a whopping $20 decillion! For context, that’s $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. It’s the kind of number so absurd that it stops being math and starts becoming pure science fiction. ...

Ah, the holidays—where buying gifts online should be about finding the perfect ugly sweater, not losing your credit card info to some sleazy scammer. But beware, the ''card declined'' scam that is on the rise and poised to play Grinch this season. ...

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Hackers target Bengal cat enthusiasts in Australia, who were targeted by cybercriminals using SEO poisoning and Gootloder. This threat is significant enough that Sophos issued an https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/11/06/bengal-cat-lovers-in-australia-get-psspsspssd-in-google-driven-gootloader-campaign/official warning advising people to avoid searching for Bengal cat information altogether, highlighting the scale of the issue. ''GootLoader campaigns are increasingly targeting niche interests to stay under the radar. These campaigns illus...

Mother of two found dead in Karachi with signs of assault. Detained suspect says he had recently divorced the victim.

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Husband detained as mother of two found dead in Landhi.

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SHC dismayed over Sindh govt 'dragging its feet on the matter'

Project costing $500m to be supported by WB, will include modern equipment

Sales of wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, ceramic pipes, roach clips, chillums banned

Several other shops, 12 motorcycles reduced to ashes

Suspect, identified as Atif alias Vicky Babu, had previously gone viral on social media for his videos.

Warns against compromising on Sindh's share in Indus River waters

The bereaved families lit lamps in front of the photos of their deceased loved ones, paying tribute to their memory.

'Our government stands with the families of the martyrs of Baldia Town.'

Sharjeel Memon meets GAC and Dewan Motors to discuss electric taxi options, assuring full govt cooperation.

Action has been taken against 267 intercity bus terminals operating illegally within the city

Demands ECP action against K-P CM for using 'indecent language' about women

Mother reportedly pushed her daughters into a water tank before jumping in herself.

Pending of allocation of 6,000 acres of land to DHA ordered

Country head says monsoon floods damaged schools, disrupted learning process