83% of employees stay connected to work during time off, fueling digital anxiety: Kaspersky Survey
Islamabad A new Kaspersky survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that digital anxiety is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. According…
Pakistan Identifies Over 120 Hackers as Cyber Threats Target State Networks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has completed an extensive profiling exercise of cyber threat actors, identifying more than 120 hackers and groups targeting critical national infrastructure, officials said. According to National CERT, the identified actors were…
Higher Education Commission to Launch Blockchain-Based Degree Attestation System by June 2026
Islamabad: Higher Education Commission (HEC) is set to introduce the first phase of a blockchain-powered degree attestation system by June 2026, aiming to modernize Pakistan’s academic verification process and enhance transparency in credential management. According to official documents, the new…
PKCERT Shuts Down 9 Fake National Database and Registration Authority Websites in Major Cybersecurity Crackdown
Islamabad: Pakistan’s PKCERT has issued a cybersecurity alert after successfully shutting down nine fraudulent websites impersonating the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in a joint operation aimed at protecting citizens from phishing attacks. Officials said the operation was carried…
Digital CNIC Legally Equal to Physical Card, NADRA Clarifies
Islamabad: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified that the Digital CNIC available through its PakID platform holds the same legal status as a physical identity card, urging government departments and service providers to stop insisting on physical copies….
National CERT Steps Up After Fresh Hacks on Govt Websites
Islamabad Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has intensified efforts to secure government web infrastructure following recent hacking attempts targeting official websites. According to official documents, authorities have accelerated a nationwide cybersecurity audit to identify vulnerabilities in government…
National CERT Launches Real-Time Cyber Monitoring to Protect Government Websites
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…