The official website of Ignite National Technology Fund, a government-backed initiative supporting innovation and startups in Pakistan, was hacked on Monday evening.
The cyberattack caused website accessibility problems and the homepage was vandalized with hacked animated cartoons, raising concerns about the security of government-run digital platforms.
The IT team of Ignite, along with cybersecurity experts, swiftly responded and restored the website within a few hours.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the origin of the attack and measures are being taken to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.