Intel CPUs have been known to contain hardware vulnerabilities for years now. However, a group of researchers from the Graz University of Technology have revealed that AMD CPUs have had them all along as well.
The white paper released by the researchers describes a vulnerability called “Take A Way” that is able to leak data off of AMD CPUs dating back to 2011. This means that whether it is an old Athlon 64 X2 or a new high-end Ryzen 7 processor, they’ve all been vulnerable to cyberattacks all along.
This vulnerability allows intruders to monitor the CPU’s memory without having access to any physical addresses or shared memory. Although this exploit is not able to leak nearly as much data as Meltdown or Spectre, the researchers were still able to easily uncover sensitive data such as encryption keys. The research team took advantage of the flaws using JavaScript, common browser extensions, and most notably, virtual machines on the cloud.
The flaw has already been pointed out to AMD a..
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Babar Azam Breaks Kohli, Gayle and Warner’s T20 Record
Pakistan’s batting sensation, Babar Azam, has been the mainstay of all the teams he has been representing in recent years. Whether its the national team, Karachi Kings or Somerset, Babar has been scoring plenty of runs and he has already made the cricketing legends his fans with his elegant strokeplay.
His textbook shots, even in the shortest format, have garnered praise from not just fans, but cricket experts across the globe as well.
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His consistency can be gauged from the fact that his batting average in T20 cricket is the highest ever in the world. Even the mighty Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Chris Gayle or David Warner have averaged below him in their careers. The list comprises of players who have played at least 50 innings.
Here are the all-time top 10 highest batting averages in T20 cricket.
Sr. No. Player Country Innings Runs Average 1 Babar Azam Pakistan 134 4,703 42.75 2 KL Rahul India 118 4,076 42.02 3 Virat Kohli India 266 8,900 ..
SIM Data to be Shifted to PTA for Authentication and Verification
SIMs data, currently processed at Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs)’ level, is to be shifted to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for authentication and verification according to official documents.
Admitting that grey SIMs are available in the market, PTA has stated that cases of illegal issuance of SIMs against biometric data of people, who are enticed with meager incentives, have been reported and all such cases have been referred to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
So far, 10 cases of misuse of Biometric Verification System (BVS) have been reported to FIA with no forthcoming response or results, said the PTA documents.
PTA is reviewing SIM sale and authentication process with a view to minimize and eventually eliminate misuse of BVS.
Currently, the whole process is being reviewed in consultation with all stakeholders.
Here’s what we expect:
Dual factor authentication process is proposed to be implemented. Outline and modalities are expected to be finalized in 6 to ..
Redmi Discovers a Way to Add Underdisplay Fingerprint Sensor to Affordable Phones
Under display fingerprint sensor technology has been limited to OLED panels so far. This is because OLED panels are much thinner than LCDs since they do not require any sort of backlighting. This is the reason why phones with LCDs come with rear or side-mounted fingerprint scanners.
However, Redmi has figured out a way to make the technology work on LCDs. The company’s brand manager Lu Weibing has announced that they’ve successfully implemented an under-display fingerprint sensor on an LCD and they’ve even posted a demonstration video on the Redmi Note 8 Pro prototype.
The biggest limitation of LCDs preventing the implementation of this technology was their backlight module. The module would interfere with the fingerprint scanner by preventing infrared light to pass through and scan the finger.
Weibing explains that they were able to overcome this limitation by installing an infrared transmitter at the bottom of the display and a special film that boosts light transmission and allow..
FBR Revenue Collection Grows by Rs. 345 Billion
The tax revenue collected by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has grown by 17 % with additional revenues of Rs. 345 billion compared to last year, according to an official statement.
In the current fiscal year 2019-20, out of a target of Rs.920 billion for the period from July to January 2020, the FBR has accumulated Rs. 897.5 billion Income Tax which shows an increase of 18.1 % compared to the corresponding months in the last year in which only Rs. 759.1 billion could be collected.
Likewise, the target of sales tax collection until January 2020 was set at Rs. 1,039 billion. Out of this target, the net collection of Rs. 996.6 billion has been made which shows a growth of 24.7 % compared to the corresponding period in the last year in which Rs. 799.1 billion were collected.
Federal Excise Duty of Rs. 145.1 billion was collected against the target of Rs. 151 billion from July to January which showed an increase of 23.6 %. The customs duty collection target was set as Rs 399 billion till..
P@SHA Launches ProWomen in Collaboration With CodeGirls
Pakistan Software Houses Association ([email protected]) has launched an e-directory dedicated to Pakistani women on International Women’s Day (March 8th, 2020) under the name ProWomen.
Created under the leadership of Chair – Diversity & Inclusion [email protected] & COO Genetech Solutions, Ms. Shamim Rajani and in collaboration with CodeGirls, ProWomen provides access to profiles and details of incredible women who have established themselves in their work spheres and have done wonders. ProWomen provides an accessible platform where these professionals can be contacted for different opportunities and it showcases the immense talent of Pakistani women.
The directory is classified alphabetically into 24 categories ranging from Social Media Influencers to Programmers to Corporate leaders. ProWomen is a crowdsourced directory i.e. female users can simply get their profile added by using the application form on the website. One can use both basic and advanced search criteria to find the ..
Pakistan Has Allegedly Given Asia Cup’s Hosting Rights to Another Country
Bangladesh is likely to host the upcoming Asia Cup, with the official announcement from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) expected to be made towards the end of March.
Last year, ACC had named Pakistan as the host for the Asia Cup 2020 scheduled for September ahead of the World T20 Championship.
Several reports have now surfaced claiming that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given up the hosting rights of the Asia Cup in exchange for Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) allowing its team to tour Pakistan.
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Following the alleged agreement between PCB and BCB, the latter announced to tour Pakistan in three parts.
The first two legs of the series have already been played at Lahore and Rawalpindi in January and February respectively. The part of the series will be played after the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League in Karachi in April.
Chairman PCB, while addressing a news briefing last week, hinted at moving..