Karachi:
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) recently identified a cybersecurity incident, involving ransomware intrusion targeting parts of its computer infrastructure, but the threat was quickly isolated using a multilayer cybersecurity framework, he said in a press release.
According to a press release, the event was detected on August 6, 2025 and its internal cybersecurity protocols were immediately activated and the IT and cybersecurity teams, in collaboration with external experts, took rapid and effective containment measures.
“At this stage, there is no indication of compromise to commercial or sensitive data.
Basic operational systems do not remain affected and our joint venture partners (JV) and external stakeholders continue to operate without disruption, “the press release said.
“Surveys are underway in coordination with these agencies.”
