The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a critical warning to social media users in Pakistan, advising them to exercise caution when sharing content related to military and national security events.
With escalating tensions in the region, the advisory highlights the dangers of spreading unverified information, rumors, and misleading posts that could harm national interests.
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The CERT urges users not to share any photos, videos, or information regarding military activities, operations, or other sensitive incidents unless confirmed by reliable sources. They emphasized that unchecked content can compromise operational security and may assist adversarial forces.
The advisory stresses the importance of verifying all shared material before posting and warns against emotional or sensational content that can spread panic and manipulate public opinion.
The CERT cautioned that circulating false or unverified information could lead to disorder and pose significant risks to national security.
