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Whiz kid: After 4 world records, 14-year-old to present first research paper
Babar Iqbal from Dera Ismail Khan will present his research paper at the 8th IEEE International Conference.
Iqbals’ current research relates to Apple devices (iPad, iPhone and iPod). His method does not require Jailbreaking and can image an Apple device in less than 30 minutes. PHOTO: @BABARIQBAL
After breaking four world records, 14-year-old whiz kid from Dera Ismail Khan, Babar Iqbal is now set to present his first research paper at the 8th IEEE International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology.
Iqbal will present a paper on digital forensic science, the field that covers the recovery and investigation of data from digital devices and is often used to aid computer crime investigations.
This is not the first time Iqbal has been in the spotlight, he was the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and the youngest Certified Internet Web Professional (CIWA) at the age of nine.
He then went on to become the youngest Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), youngest Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) and youngest Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in .NET 3.5 at the age of 10, 11 and 12 respectively.
Iqbal’s current research relates to Apple devices (iPad, iPhone and iPod). His method does not require Jailbreaking and can image an Apple device in less than 30 minutes.
This new method can help law enforcement agencies in retrieving digital forensic evidence present on an Apple device including contacts, texts, all multimedia files, GPS info and cellphone tower logs (which can help triangulate the location of a device at a certain point in time).
Iqbal is currently in Dubai, where he is training and working with Microsoft.
A version of this post appeared on Propakistani.pk
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Amazing.. Gud look bro…
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Way to go young man! Youth such as yourself makes us proud :)
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Good Work Iqbal. We need more like you from DI Khan.
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Mashallah..
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Shabaash shabaash!
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MashaAlllah…………
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MashAllah….these achievements should be highlighted and projected by our media….they are the role models for other youngsters…….we don’t need precious air time on tv channels wasted over needless, meaningless, fruitless political discussions……some time be devoted to such stories to inspire others
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I am a CS researcher too, it would be more credible to name the title of his paper so others can read it and see IF this kid is really smart, or just a kid who learnt programming early.
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Shaheen Bacha. Mashallah
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Excellent….!!!
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wow that is really awesome, Masha Allah =)!
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Awesome. Keep it up and may we get more geniuses like him.
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@akbar:
If you search the name of the conference, it is scheduled in March and proceedings will be published on IEEE Xplore afterwards as usual. So you can archive the name of author and conference for your ease of search. Normally, proceedings are updated on associated research databases within a day or two after the conference.
Regards,
N Ghazi,
Software Engineering Research Labs,
Sweden
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How all these kids can get such highly technical certifications at 9,10,11. I got my MCP and ISA certification at 20 while studying BE in Computer engineering from NED & was proud to had it that time but now it looks just an average achievement lol
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Did he ever get time to do his home work! or play cricket / soccer or “pakram pakrai” with kids his age?
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He represents the true face of Pakistani intellect. Imagine Pakistan giving up its hate politics and depending on the intellectuals for its development, it will be another Japan in industrial production. This is where your prosperity lies.Make Pakistan a peace lovong peaceful country for the good of its people, they deserve it.
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Mashallah, Subhanallah
May Allah SWT give you more success
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he is 14 years old lol?? I am 21 and he looks older than me
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and , as is mostly the case, he is not from ba ba blacksheep school system.
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They should start calling it Guinness Book of Pakistan Records ….. Mashallah great achievement!!!
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The international standard to know the ability of a scientist is number of research paper ,he/she published.
The database named “PUBMED” is the best way to put the name of any scientist and know his/her papers. The number of papers show the value of a scientist.
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@ sajid ali
true, because his mental maturity and intelligence is shown on his face.
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@Abdullah Hussain:
Seems like you are only into the quantity not the quality of the papers! I’m not sure what scientific value “jail breaking” an iPhone will have.
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Masha Allah
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Iqbal of New Era. We proud of you dear. Now where are those all who were making many claims on the death of Arfa Kareem?? Here is the same WIZ KID (may be more than her).
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wao ! You go boy .
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When there is child doing good in Pakistan, there is always somebody come from no where and pick him/ her up and take away
What is the thing he is doing in Dubai , which he cant executive /perform in PakistanRecommend
They should start calling it Guinness Book of Pakistan Records ….. Mashallah great achievement!!!
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Congratulations!!!! mA
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AllahoAkbar,Great.I believe some comments smells bad and those are sure young people. I advise them not to be jealous but should have heart and work like him.Recommend
@Sajid Ali:
Beta, have balanced diet and reasonable physical exercise daily. Take one tea spoon Khameera Gao Zaban (Ambri) with milk before going to bed. Most important- don’t be Jealous.
Babar Iqbal, May Allah bless you with more success, happiness and peace.
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