A significant cybersecurity breach occurred in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on February 5, 2026, when hackers managed to display inappropriate content on digital billboards along Khayaban-e-Ittehad and Abdul Sattar Avenue. According to TechJuice, the explicit content was displayed for a brief period before authorities were alerted and the screens were turned off. The incident quickly went viral on social media, causing widespread public concern and outrage. As reported by Daily Pakistan, the National Cyber Crime Agency (NCCIA) and the Cyber Crime Unit have launched an investigation to gather technical evidence and identify those responsible for the hack. The authorities have temporarily shut down several digital advertisement screens in key areas, including Shahrah-e-Faisal and Karsaz Road, as a precautionary measure.
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Karachi Digital Billboards Hacked to Display Inappropriate Content

A cyber breach in Karachi's DHA displayed explicit content on billboards, sparking outrage. Authorities shut down screens and arrested one suspect, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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