Responding to cybersecurity threats in PNG. The Papua New Guinea Computer Emergency Response Team

What is PNGCERT?

The Papua New Guinea Computer Emergency Response Team (PNGCERT) works to promote awareness, provide advisory assistance, and coordinate responses to cyber-security incidents in PNG.

PNGCERT is established by the Government of Papua New Guinea and is operated under the auspices of the same, centrally facilitated through the national ICT regulator, the National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA).

Team Members

PNGCERT comprises representatives from Government Ministries and Agencies, Universities, Internet Services Providers, Banks, and Mobile Network Operators.

Papua New Guinea Computer Emergency Response Team (PNGCERT)

Launch of Papua New Guinea Computer Emergency Response Team (PNGCERT)

Launch of Papua New Guinea National Cyber Security Centre

Papua New Guinea National Cyber Security Centre

Events Upcoming Events & Dates

International Cyber Security Awareness Month. Every year during the month of October it is the “International Cyber Security Awareness Month.” CERT PNG in unison with all Regional CERTs have joint resources in an effort to execute a regional Cyber Security Awareness Campaign. In the hopes of sharing critical information and guaranteed response to incidents. Using the Pacific Cyber Security Operations Network (PaCSON) platform to facilitate this regional awareness CERT PNG and all other CERTs look to Enforce, Inform, Strengthen, maintain and improve Cyber Smart Practices all over the Pacific. Click Learn More to follow us on our CERT PNG “Cyber Smart Awareness”

News Latest News & Tips

February 12, 2021

Android spyware strains linked to state-sponsored Confucius threat group

First detected in 2013, Confucius has been linked to attacks on governments in Southeast Asia, and targeted strikes on Pakistani military personnel, Indian election officials, and nuclear agencies.Read More

February 12, 2021

Researchers Discover 30 Popular Mobile Health Apps Exposing Millions of Patient Records

With people increasingly relying on mHealth apps during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers observed that such apps are now generating more user activities compared to other mobile apps. Read More

February 12, 2021

Siemens Patches 21 More File Parsing Vulnerabilities in PLM Products

Siemens this week released nine new security advisories describing vulnerabilities affecting the company’s products.The biggest advisory covers 21 security holes affecting JT2Go, a 3D viewing tool for JT data (ISO-standardized 3D data format), and Teamcenter Visualization, which provides organizations visualization solutions for documents, 2D drawings, and 3D models. These products are made by Siemens Digital Industries Software, which […]

February 12, 2021

Domestic Kitten is Actively Surveilling Enemies of the Iranian State

Domestic Kitten (aka APT-C-50), an Iran-based threat group, has been conducting widespread surveillance campaigns targeting over 1,200 individuals. At present, four active campaigns have been discovered by experts that target individuals located in Iran, the U.S., Pakistan, and Afghanistan. These campaigns have been active since 2016.What has been discovered?This operation had 10 unique campaigns that targeted over […]