CERT
Federal CERT Formation Begins Under Cyber Security Framework 2026
The federal government has started forming a Federal Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) to strengthen cyber security across government institutions, marking the first practical step…
Govt Sets 90-Day Deadline to Fix Its Biggest Cyber Security Gaps
The federal government has approved a 90-day Cyber Security Strategic Action Plan and directed provinces to accelerate the establishment of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)…
Govt Proposes Mandatory Cyberattack Reporting Deadlines Under PISF
The government has proposed mandatory timelines for reporting cybersecurity incidents through the Pakistan Information Security Framework (PISF), requiring ministries, departments, and public sector organizations to…
PTA Launches Major Cybersecurity Audit to Strengthen Digital Defenses
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is taking a major step to secure its digital networks by launching a full-scale Cyber Security Audit and Vulnerability Assessment…
CERT Issues Urgent Warning Over Critical Ivanti Mobile Security Flaw
Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a high-risk cybersecurity alert after discovering a critical flaw in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile, a system…
Critical Fortinet Flaws Put Core Security Systems at Risk, CERT Warns
A set of newly disclosed critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet products is raising serious cybersecurity concerns, with national CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) authorities warning that…
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…
