Critical Software Flaw Exposes Pakistani Businesses to Takeover Risk, CERT Warns

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Islamabad Pakistan has activated a locally developed automated web monitoring system to safeguard its government web infrastructure amid rising cyber threats. The National CERT Directorate announced that continuous surveillance has begun for over 1,500 government websites and applications, allowing real-time detection of cyberattacks including website defacement, script injection, and dataContinue Reading

5G Bidding Advances as Operators Secure 2600 MHz Positions

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Islamabad: Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction entered a decisive stage as the second round of the assignment phase concluded at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday. Officials said all three telecom operators participated in bidding for the positioning of the 2600 MHz spectrum, with competition continuing among the companies duringContinue Reading

Cyberattacks Surge in Pakistan: 98 Incidents Reported in First Three Months of 2026

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Islamabad Pakistan has recorded 98 cyberattacks in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a rising trend in digital threats targeting government, business, and educational institutions, official reports show. Provincial governments faced the highest number of attacks with 32 incidents, while federal agencies were targeted 21 times. Businesses reported 16 cybersecurityContinue Reading