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CYBER LAWS AND CYBER SECURITY IN PAKISTAN MYTHS AND REALITIES

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).62      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).62      Published : Mar 1

Cyber Laws and Cyber Security in Pakistan: Myths and Realities

Abstract

    The evolving nature of warfare is characterized by technology's ability to adapt and attack enemies in different ways at different times and places. This adaptability also extends to the realm of cybersecurity, where billions of dollars are illegally transferred, data breaches occur, national secrets are compromised, and critical public infrastructure is hacked. Pakistan, like many other countries, is not immune to these challenges. Pakistan recently experienced a massive cyberattack against a major institutional website, resulting in a successful intrusion by hackers. In response, Pakistani lawmakers introduced a cyber law, but at the time the scale and complexity of these new threats were not fully recognized. To protect itself from such risks, it is important for Pakistan to stay vigilant
    and continuously adapt its cybersecurity measures to meet the evolving cyber threat landscape.

    Cybersecurity, Warfare Adaptation, Global Threat, Illicit Transfers, Cyber- Attacks, Cyber Laws, CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team)

    (1) Muhammad Tahir
    Assistant Professor, Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Tahreem Farrukh
    Assistant Professor, School of Law, Karachi University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shahid
    MA, LLM, Advocate High Court, Pakistan.
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