Pakistan, Sept. 3 -- Pakistan has raised its cybersecurity alert ahead of Defence Day amid concerns over possible cyber attacks. The National Cyber Emergency Response Team issued special security instructions on September 3. It directed important institutions to establish cybersecurity control rooms from September 5 to 7. Sectoral and provincial CERTs must also remain alert during this period. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure organisations must prepare for potential cyber threats.

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