Advisories

New Advisory: (Critical) Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitch Manager)

ⓘ This advisory addresses a critical vulnerability impacting FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager platforms. Attention constituent:  CVE-2022-40684 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability impacting Fortinet’s FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager platforms. This flaw enables attackers to gain unauthorised administrative access, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, and operational disruption. A leaked list of 15,000 vulnerable IP addresses has heightened the risk of exploitation. Immediate action is

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New Advisory: (Critical) FortiOS Vulnerability

ⓘ This advisory addresses a critical vulnerability impacting FortiOS systems (CVE-2024-55591). Attention constituent:  A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-55591) has been identified in Fortinet’s FortiOS systems. This vulnerability stems from an authentication bypass flaw in the FortiOS web management interface. Exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorised administrative access and execute arbitrary actions on affected systems. CVE: CVE-2024-55591 Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8) Affected Platforms: FortiOS systems

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WhatsApp Account Hijacking Scams Advisory

ⓘ This advisory addresses an increase in compromised WhatsApp accounts. Attention constituent:  CIRT-BS is advising members of the public to stay alert as a sophisticated scam targeting WhatsApp users is on the rise. Cybercriminals are hacking accounts and deceiving users’ friends and family into sending money by posing as trusted contacts. How the Scam Works Scammers make contact, sometimes with a WhatsApp call, and use fake

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CrowdStrike Update (Phishing Attempts)

ⓘ This advisory addresses new phishing attempts related to CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor crash. Attention Constituents:  Since CrowdStrike deployed its international Falcon sensor fix last Friday, 19 July 2024, Crowd Strike Intelligence has identified that threat actors are leveraging this event for malicious purposes such as: Distributing a malicious zip file named “crowdstirke-hotfix.zip”; Establishing fraudulent domains to mimic CrowdStrike; Sending phishing emails posing as CrowdStrike support

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New Advisory: CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Systems Worldwide

ⓘ This advisory addresses a recent update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor which has led to widespread Blue Screen of Death errors. Attention Microsoft service users:  A recent update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor has led to widespread Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on Windows hosts, resulting in disruptions locally to several services, including payment processing, and global disruptions. CrowdStrike has deployed a fix for this

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“Free Money” WhatsApp Scam

ⓘ This advisory addresses an uptick in “free money” scams on WhatsApp. Attention constituent:  CIRT-BS is observing an uptick in “free money” scams on WhatsApp involving threat actors impersonating the “Ministry of Labour and [Public Service]” and offering mobile device “top-ups” to solicit personally identifiable information like internet protocol (IP) addresses and telephone numbers from members of the general public. In the attacks, actors are

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Parcel Delivery Scams

ⓘ This advisory addresses an uptick in parcel delivery scams. Attention constituent:  CIRT-BS is observing an uptick in parcel delivery scams involving threat actors impersonating Bahamas Postal Services’ (BPS) website to solicit payment and personally identifiable information from members of the general public. Actors are sending SMS messages from the telephone number “+0123456789” advising recipients that their “delivery” is on hold and requesting they visit

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Consumer Loan Scams

Attention Constituent:  We would like to inform you about a series of consumer loan scams originating from actors posing as third-party representatives of financial institutions, including Central Bank of The Bahamas and Bank of The Bahamas Limited. Sources: https://www.centralbankbahamas.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/BOBBankofSolutions/ CIRT-BS reminds you that scammers often attempt to draw on your emotions by creating a sense of urgency and appearing to be trustworthy. Remember to do

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Change your password day.

Build Better Passwords for Online Security this “Change Your Password Day”

What do your bank, social media, and email accounts share? A password! Passwords are one of the most critical lines of defence against cyber attacks. They help ensure our data is only accessed by authorised users, even in the event of device theft or loss. Many people choose passwords found in the dictionary and reuse them across multiple accounts, meaning that once a cybercriminal has

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Parcel Delivery Scams

ⓘ This advisory addresses an uptick in parcel delivery scams. Attention constituent:  CIRT-BS is observing an uptick in parcel delivery scams involving threat actors impersonating

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Consumer Loan Scams

Attention Constituent:  We would like to inform you about a series of consumer loan scams originating from actors posing as third-party representatives of financial institutions,

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World Backup Day advisory on following the 3-2-1 Backup rule.

World Backup Day

Did you know that 31 March has been dubbed the day to backup and better protect your data? Losing important digital files happen way more

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Tips for avoiding scams around Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine’s Day

Online dating is becoming increasingly popular in our communities and while many may be searching for their Valentine via dating apps and social media platforms,

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