PTA warns of data theft risks on Pakistan 5G networks
The telecom regulator says weak setups across devices, radio networks and the 5G core could expose subscriber data, location and services to attack.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has warned of cybersecurity risks to Pakistan's upcoming 5G infrastructure in its latest annual security report.
Flagged threats include subscriber data theft, real-time location tracking and denial-of-service attacks.
Vulnerabilities were listed across user devices, radio access networks, the 5G core, APIs and cloud-hosted systems.
PTA introduced 5G Security Guidelines calling for zero-trust design, secure boot and AI-based anomaly detection.
The PTA chairman has also warned of growing cyber threats, including fake calls and OTP scams targeting users.