KARACHI:
The Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) recently identified a cybersecurity incident, involving a ransomware intrusion targeting parts of its IT infrastructure, but the threat was rapidly isolated with the help of a multi-layered cybersecurity framework, it 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 prompt and effective containment measures.
“At this point, there is no indication of compromise to business-critical or sensitive data.
Core operational systems remain unaffected, and our Joint Venture (JV) partners and external stakeholders continue to operate without disruption,” the press release stated. It said that the matter has been reported to relevant law-enforcement and regulatory authorities.
“Investigations are ongoing in coordination with these agencies.”
