CERT | Pakistan

Amid rising regional tensions, Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a fresh cybersecurity advisory, warning of an increased risk of cyberattacks targeting sensitive institutions across the country.

ISLAMABAD: Multiple Pakistani television channels, websites and mobile applications came under coordinated cyberattacks on Sunday night, prompting the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) to launch a formal investigation. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima presided over a meeting of the National CERT, which was held in Islamabad on Monday to assess the cyberattacks. Cybersecurity experts and officials reviewed preliminary findings and agreed to initiate a comprehensive probe into the breaches. Authorities said efforts were underway to determine the motive, origin and technical nature of the intrusions. CERT officials assured that a detailed report would be issued once the investigation was completed. The main attack happened at the state-owned satellite of the country, Pak-Sat, as a result of which several TV channels suffered transmission issues. However, no major government or private website was hit. Taking note of the situation, CERT issued an alert and advisory to all ...