Pakistan Petroleum thwarts ransomware attempt, says no critical data compromised
Briefly

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) reported a ransomware attack targeting parts of its IT infrastructure, detected on August 6, 2025. The incident was contained quickly, ensuring that no critical systems or sensitive data were compromised. The company notified the Pakistan Stock Exchange about the cybersecurity event, emphasizing the activation of internal cybersecurity protocols immediately following detection. As of now, no ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack on PPL and the exact details surrounding the intrusion remain unspecified.
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) reported a ransomware attack detected on August 6, 2025, but quickly contained with no compromise of critical systems or sensitive data.
The company disclosed the cybersecurity incident in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, informing of a ransomware intrusion targeting its IT infrastructure.
PPL stated that its internal cybersecurity protocols were immediately activated upon detection of the incident to address the potential threat.
No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack on Pakistan Petroleum Limited as of the current reports.
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