National CERT Issues Safety Advisory for Digital Creators Following TikToker Sana Yousaf’s Murder

Following the tragic murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf, the National CERT (Cyber Emergency Response Team) has issued an urgent advisory for digital creators in Pakistan, including TikTokers, vloggers, influencers, and bloggers. The advisory strongly urges them to safeguard their online and real-life presence, warning that personal identity and opinions shared online can expose them to threats both digitally and in the real world. National CERT called on content creators to maintain a safe, positive, and responsible digital presence, emphasizing the crucial importance of personal and digital security in today’s connected world, especially for individuals with public-facing roles. This advisory highlights the growing concern over the safety of content creators in Pakistan, particularly women, as the digital space becomes increasingly volatile.