[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB) has issued a warning about the possibility of a cyberattack on Pakistan’s Independence Day, August 14th, 2023. Hostile elements or state-sponsored malicious actors are often known to target government departments, ministries, and defense sector websites on national days to disrupt services and deface websites in an attempt to tarnish the country’s image.
In response to this potential threat, NTISB has issued an advisory titled “Prevention against Website Compromise on the Eve of National Days.” The advisory recommends additional security precautions for website administrators and service providers, including measures such as web server hardening, traffic and integrity monitoring, and adherence to cyber security guidelines.
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The advisory includes recommendations like upgrading operating systems and web servers to the latest versions, using secure communication protocols, employing strong password policies, and deploying web application firewalls.
NTISB has issued a total of 47 advisories in 2023 related to various cyber threats, providing protection guidelines for individuals, government employees, and websites. The advisory emphasizes the importance of proper security practices to safeguard against potential cyberattacks and highlights the need for vigilance during significant national events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
