ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar strongly criticised the spread of misinformation, particularly claims falsely linking Pakistan to the recent Sydney attack. He spoke at the closing ceremony of the National Cyber Security event in Islamabad, emphasising the need for verified information and responsible online behaviour. Read More: Pakistan condemns Sydney attack, backs Gaza […]
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The 10th Arab Regional & OIC-CERT Cyber Drill: Cyber Security Expert M. Asad Ul Rehman represented Pakistan
The ITU Arab Regional Cybersecurity Centre (ITU-ARCC) organized the 10th Arab Regional Cyber Drill for the Arab Region. The Cyber Drill was hosted by Oman National CERT and dedicated to National Arab CERT’s, private CERT’s, and critical sectors security operation centers. The Cyber Drill simulates the latest trends of cyber-attacks and measures the confidence and […]
Cyber Security Expert Muhammad Asad Ul Rehman receives “Sitara-e-Samaj”
Cyber Security Expert Muhammad Asad Ul Rehman was awarded “Sitara-e-Samaj” by Pakistan Social Association in 93rd Social workers conference, recognition of his services for a cyber secure Pakistan. Muhammad Asad Ul Rehman is founder of the initiative “Cyber Security of Pakistan” and promoted cyber security awareness among thousands of young enthusiasts and professionals of several […]
President for developing intellectual capabilities in emerging technologies
President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday urged the need for accelerated efforts to develop intellectual capabilities in the field of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Data Analysis, Cyber Security and Space Technology to increase the pace of national development. He made these remarks while talking to the participants of the Senior Officer Leadership […]
Muslims should be careful when installing Islamic applications, CS Expert Muhmmad Asad Ul Rehman
During the month of Ramadan, there are many applications related to Islam on the Internet through which users’ data can be stolen, so users should be careful when installing Islamic applications, Cyber Security Expert Muhammad Asad Ul Rehman said. Install only authentic mobile applications from verified sources. Muhammad Asad Ul Rehman said that criminals and […]
Digitalized Pakistan needs millions of cybersecurity graduates to secure vital data: President
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday said the risk of cyberattacks grew with Pakistan’s advancement towards digitalization, thus requiring a strategy to effectively counter threats and secure national data. Addressing the awards ceremony of the first nationwide Cyber Security Hackathon 2021, the president said cyber data had become the most valuable commodity world over […]
Int’l conference on Cyber Warfare & Security on Nov 23
ISLAMABAD: The National Centre for Cyber Security (NCCS) at Air University Islamabad in technical co-sponsorship and joint collaboration with is organizing a two-day international conference titled ’International Conference on Cyber Warfare & Security’ (ICCWS) from November 23- 24. According to details, Air University leads the academia by establishing Pakistan’s first dedicated academic department of Cyber Security […]
Senate Committee asks FBR to revise taxes on mobile phones
Senate Standing Committee on Information Technologies and Telecommunication, on Wednesday, expressed annoyance at the generic briefing on a working paper on the issue of cyber security issue. The committee said this in a meeting held in parliament house while adding it had not been updated. Senators called the cyber security issue the key to the […]
Section 79(3) of Election Act risks breach of citizens’ personal data
ISLAMABAD: Cyber security experts on Thursday informed that the Election Act 2017 exposes and risks citizens’ personal database to be misused by hackers, criminals or possibly in the upcoming general elections 2018. Official sources released a warning against the Election Act 2017, comprising of a major blunder that possibly allows breach of voter’s personal database. […]