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- Meet Brain Freeze, the Developers of Angry Imran
- Zong Introduces Two Low End Handsets
- Microsoft Announces Availability of Windows 8 Release Preview
- STUXNET TO FLAME – Heating up the Cyber Battlefield
- Telenor Offers Call and SMS Block Service
| Meet Brain Freeze, the Developers of Angry Imran Posted: 01 Jun 2012 02:08 AM PDT
Social media and blogs are already a buzz of the game that is based on satirical show of political personalities of Pakistan. Mainstream media hasn't remained behind in covering this unique game that has capitalized the increasing fame of Imran Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf. Muneeb, in a conversation with ProPakistani, revealed that their young startup, namely Brain Freeze, developed this game as a part time project, and they were not aiming any monetization targets with it. "We were four friend, based out of Islamabad, involved in different ventures which were later combined under the umbrella of Creatrixe. It’s a fresh startup, the name comes from Latin meaning ‘creative’. Essentially it's a merger of technology, innovation and usability all under one banner” Brain Freeze is one of Creatrixe's brand which specializes in Android games and iOS application development". Other than Mobile application development Creatrixe also provide services for Web Development & Designing, ERP and CRM, LMS development & Support, Graphic Designing and Personalized Merchandizing. Muneeb told ProPakistani that Angry Imran is result of a request from friends, who tipped Brain Freeze with the idea of developing an Angry Bird like game to have Imran Khan as Angry Birds. "We are not, in any way, associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf or with any other political party for that matter. This game was developed just as a part time project and that's it". After gaining positive reviews on "Angry Imran", Brain Freeze is considering to enhance the functionality of game which is currently released in beta version. Games like "Angry Imran" clearly shows the potential that local apps and games have got. The entrepreneurial segment needs to be refined enough to realize the need for the development of content for local market, which is well over 180 million heads. Related posts:
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| Zong Introduces Two Low End Handsets Posted: 31 May 2012 10:52 PM PDT
Zong has introduced two low end feature phones for entry users with price as little as Rs. 1,650 and Rs. 3,700 respectively. Keep reading to know further about Zong handsets: G 2800S
Visit your nearest ZONG Customer Service Center, Franchise or Retailer to get your new handset. Handset Features
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Visit your nearest ZONG Customer Service Center, Franchise or Retailer to get your new handset. Handset Features
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| Microsoft Announces Availability of Windows 8 Release Preview Posted: 31 May 2012 10:35 PM PDT
Available for download today in 14 languages at http://preview.windows.com, the Windows 8 Release Preview delivers a fast and fluid experience, along with a new user interface that responds equally well to touch as it does to keyboard and mouse. Since the February release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, which was downloaded more than 1 million times in the first 24 hours, Windows 8 has become the most tested Microsoft operating system of all time, and with today's release, it enters its final phase of development before it releases to manufacturing. New Apps Provide an Even Richer Experience Windows 8 Release Preview delivers new apps from Microsoft and partners. Highlights include Bing Travel, News and Sports apps, as well as Gaming and Music Xbox apps that integrate with your Zune pass. The Windows 8 Release Preview also features notable improvements to the Mail, Photos and People apps that initially debuted with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. In addition, Microsoft has worked closely with its partners to deliver apps from around the world through the Windows Store. Beyond the new apps from Microsoft and partners, customers testing the Windows 8 Release Preview will also experience tens of thousands of refinements across the product, such as increased personalization options for the Start screen, improved multimonitor support, refinements to the way people find and download apps through the Windows Store, and new Family Safety features. The new Internet Explorer 10 redefines browsing, particularly for touch-enabled devices. A touch-friendly and power-optimized Adobe Flash Player is now integrated into Internet Explorer 10, and it is also the first browser to feature Do Not Track "on" by default, giving customers more choice and control over their privacy. Windows 8 Requirements: The minimum requirements are:
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| STUXNET TO FLAME – Heating up the Cyber Battlefield Posted: 31 May 2012 09:45 PM PDT
Moving from spying to sabotaging autonomous industrial systems STUXNET was designed specifically to utilize vulnerabilities in the Microsoft windows to target Siemens Software and Equipment running a Uranium Enrichment Facility in Iran. 60% of STUXNET effected computers were inside Iran which showed to the world how malware can be used to target specific geographic locations. STUXNET was designed to target SIEMENS software and Equipment, the designers of the software knew what hardware and software the malware would be looking to destroy. The malware STUXNET was able to inflict a sizeable blow to the nuclear program of Iran, sizeable enough that Iran publically had to admit that its systems had been hit. Kaspersky Lab has recently claimed responsibility for discovering an even more comprehensive Malware which has been named "FLAME, Skywiper, and Flamer.A", a discovery Kapersky made while it was investigating reports of a virus affecting Iranian Oil Ministry computers. Experts at Kaspersky Lab claim that FLAME has a lot of resemblance with STUXNET and they deploy the same method of spreading which is generally by infecting and utilizing USB's and Local Networks; in fact it is highly likely that it was developed by the same team which developed STUXNET and is being utilized by the same country that launched STUXNET. Iran’s National Computer Emergency Response Team said that FLAME might be linked to recent cyber attacks that were responsible for massive data losses on some Iranian computer systems. Although FLAME has resemblance with STUXNET but experts are saying that FLAME is more advanced form of STUXNET. The FLAME virus contains 20 times more code than STUXNET. FLAME can remotely gather data files from your computer, can help the host remotely change settings on an effected computer, turn on PC microphones to log or record conversations, take screen shots and log instant messaging chats. The virus can even log activity on the computers Bluetooth device. The malware currently is built around 20 different modules most of which analysts do not even know what they might be used for and are nominating FLAME as the world's most complete & comprehensive cyber spying toolkit to date. Experts at Kaspersky lab are estimating that FLAME has been operational for the last 5 to 8 years which points towards this very scary question that if this was the capability of the malware 5 years ago what an advanced version of FLAME would be capable of today. The creators and controllers of the virus utilized a network of more than 80 servers across the globe to remotely access infected machines. Uncovering of FLAME clearly indicates that National Security and security of commercial, industrial and even nuclear assets might not be as safe as we think. In reality cyber warfare has added a whole new dimension to this scenario, clearly showing the world how technologically advanced countries can utilize their knowledge superiority to attack other countries using methods or platforms where legal jurisdiction is loose. In simpler words dismantling a countries nuclear program by utilizing FLAME or STUXNET would be more feasible in comparison to taking out a countries nuclear program with a full scale military strike. The political, economical and social implication of doing the latter is greater, carries more consequences and has far more repercussion.
Pakistani Cyber users need to be aware of this ever evolving threat, although Flame was reported to have been targeting Middle Eastern countries it is highly likely that computers in Pakistan might also be infected. There is also high possibility that this Malware might have already infected our military and industrial networks because we do not have any mechanisms, labs to asses these kinds of threats. Pakistan being the only Muslim Nuclear power in the world makes it an even more inviting target for such attacks therefore it is the need of time that authorities and individuals in Pakistan start considering this form of warfare as a threat and respond to it in an appropriate manner. Related posts:
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| Telenor Offers Call and SMS Block Service Posted: 31 May 2012 09:00 PM PDT
This call and SMS block service allows Telenor prepaid and postpaid customers to block certain numbers that they don't want to receive calls and SMS from. Both SMS and Call block services are offered in a bundle, and comes at a fixed monthly charge of Rs. 20 plus tax per month. Once you block a caller, any call from that caller will not reach you. Instead a prompt is played to that caller every time s/he attempts to call you. You can change the default prompt to a busy tone (number busy) or a ringing tone (call not picked up) and so on. Service Details:
How to Block a Call or SMS on Telenor Number: To block callers, you need to SMS ‘sub’ to 420 to get registered.
After a few hours, when you get registered, you will receive a confirmation SMS. Then you can SMS the Number, which you want to block, to 420. Sample: After you are registered, SMS 03XX-XXXXYYY to 420.
Charges: Charges detail is as per follows:
NWD & IDD Subscription: The service blocks incoming calls & SMS only. It works on two access levels: Nationwide Dialing (NWD), International Direct Dialing (IDD). If you have International Roaming (IR) on your number, you will have to change it back to NWD or IDD & then you can subscribe to this service. Related posts:
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