CERT
Punjab Govt Forms CERT to Tackle Cybercrime and Online Threats
The Punjab government has approved the creation of a Cyber Emergency Response Team, CERT Punjab, with an estimated budget of Rs1 billion. The new unit…
Online Gaming Risks: National CERT Issues Parental Guidelines
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has launched a countrywide campaign to warn parents about online gaming risks and to offer clear guidelines to…
Pakistan Cybersecurity on High Alert as Hackers Ramp Up Attacks
Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued an urgent cybersecurity warning after a sharp rise in malicious online activities. The alert targets individuals,…
National CERT & UNICEF Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Child Online Protection (COP)
Islamabad, Pakistan — In a significant step toward enhancing digital safety for children across Pakistan, the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan…
Pakistani Citizens Warned Against Fake Police Commissioner Scam
Cybercriminals are targeting Pakistani citizens with a phishing scam disguised as official emails from the Office of Commissioner Police Department. These fraudulent emails falsely accuse…
Pakistan’s IT Ministry to Introduce National AI Policy by Early March
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is all set to announce the National Artificial Intelligence Policy by the end of February or early…
PTA Issues Warning About Critical Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised users to quickly update their Google Chrome browsers because two serious security issues have been found. The advisory…
Sri Lanka Police and Government Accounts Hit by Cyberattack
Colombo: On December 30, 2024, officials confirmed that a cyberattack compromised the Sri Lanka Police Department’s official social media accounts, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and…
PTA Highlights Severe Security Risk in IBM Cognos Analytics
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting critical vulnerabilities in IBM Cognos Analytics. These flaws pose a serious threat, potentially…
NCERT Advises Windows Users in Pakistan on Security Vulnerabilities
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued an advisory due to a severe security vulnerability that has been found in Microsoft’s Windows…
NCERT Issues Cybersecurity Warning on AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT
A cybersecurity advisory has been released by the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) discussing the possible risks of chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI),…
CERT Releases WhatsApp Advisory to Address Increase in Cyber Attacks
ISLAMABAD: According to recent reports, there is a significant increase in cyberattacks in Pakistan, particularly targeting the social media app WhatsApp. In response, the National…


