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Pakistan Issues Cybersecurity Alert for iPhone Users

3/20/2026

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National Computer Emergency Response Team (NAT-CERT) in Pakistan has issued a cybersecurity advisory for iPhone users amid rising threats.
The advisory directs iPhone users to keep their device software updated.
It urges enabling Lockdown Mode and cautions against opening suspicious links, installing unverified VPNs, and connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
It calls for reporting suspicious activity and adopting multi-factor authentication to counter attacks on government, defense, and financial institutions.

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National Computer Emergency Response Team (NAT-CERT) in Pakistan has issued a cybersecurity advisory for iPhone users amid rising threats.
The advisory directs iPhone users to keep their device software updated.
It urges enabling Lockdown Mode and cautions against opening suspicious links, installing unverified VPNs, and connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
It calls for reporting suspicious activity and adopting multi-factor authentication to counter attacks on government, defense, and financial institutions.