The National Information Technology Board (NITB) has issued a critical advisory to institutions and individuals across Pakistan, highlighting the security risks associated with Wi-Fi networks and urging the adoption of enhanced protective measures. In its statement, the NITB declared Wi-Fi networks inherently insecure due to vulnerabilities in default configurations and insufficient user awareness. These flaws, it warned, could allow cybercriminals to infiltrate systems, install malware, and compromise sensitive data. To mitigate these risks, the advisory outlines several key recommendations: The advisory underscores the urgent need for these precautions, particularly in an era of increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. The NITB’s guidance is part of a broader effort to bolster cybersecurity awareness and resilience in Pakistan, aiming to protect both individual users and institutional systems from malicious attacks. Institutions and citizens are strongly encouraged to act promptly on these recommendations to safeguard their digital environments. More from this category Copyright ©2024. Reproduction of this website's content without express written permission from 'Daily Pakistan' is strictly prohibited.