Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken the right step in the right direction on the issue of Unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The VPNs without legal registration are considered a significant national security threat in Pakistan primarily because they provide anonymity to proscribed terror organisations and criminal networks, allowing them to bypass surveillance, coordinate activities, […]
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Building a Secure Digital Pakistan Through a Ban on All Free VPNs
Free and unregistered VPNs have become major cybersecurity risks. They expose citizens to hacking, data theft, foreign surveillance, and cybercrime. To protect public safety and national cyber defense, the Government and PTA must enforce a complete ban on all free and unregistered VPNs, allowing only licensed, security-vetted VPN services. Important Aspects ▪︎ PTA must enforce […]