Beware the App Trap: Government Officials Targeted by Sneaky Software
Pakistan’s Cabinet Division issued a critical cybersecurity advisory this week, urging government officials to be cautious of malicious apps lurking on the Google Play Store.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Equip Youth with World-Class Cybersecurity Education
Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is taking a significant step towards bolstering its cybersecurity posture by establishing an international standard cyber security institute in Peshawar, the provincial capital. The initiative, spearheaded…
U Microfinance Bank Enhances Data Security with ISO 27001:2013 Compliance
U Microfinance Bank (U Bank) has achieved a significant milestone in its commitment to data security by obtaining the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification from Risk Associates, a UKAS-accredited certification…
S2 Becomes Commvault Distributor in Pakistan, Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio
S2 has announced a new partnership with Commvault. This agreement makes S2 the value-added distributor for Commvault’s data backup and recovery solutions within the country. S2 is known…
Patch Attack! PTA Warns of Major Fortinet Flaw
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory regarding a major vulnerability in Fortinet devices. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-21762, affects Fortinet’s FortiOS and FortiProxy systems,…
Telenor Microfinance Bank Achieves Highest Standard in Data Security
Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), the company behind Pakistan’s leading digital financial platform easypaisa, has been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. This recognition signifies a major milestone for TMB’s commitment to data security excellence.
Usman Institute of Technology and Commtel Partner to Boost Cybersecurity Education with Hands-on Learning
Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) announced a strategic partnership with Commtel through a signed Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration focuses on strengthening academic and learning opportunities, with a…
PKCERT Hosts CyberWatch Webinar on Global CERT/CSIRT Collaboration
The National CERT of Pakistan (PKCERT) is hosting a webinar titled “Global CERT/CSIRT Collaboration” on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at 6:30 PM PKT. This session is part of their ongoing CyberWatch Webinar…
Critical Flaw in Cisco Duo for Windows Login Puts Pakistani Users at Risk
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a critical security warning today regarding a vulnerability in Cisco Duo Authentication for Windows Logon and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This flaw, identified…
National CERT Announces Exciting Career Opportunities in Islamabad
Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) is seeking talented individuals to join their team under the “Cybersecurity for Digital Pakistan, Phase II” project. This initiative is a crucial part of strengthening the country’s digital defenses.
