Advisories
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 than you think! CIRT-BS is here to help you avoid being fooled with the 3-2-1 Backup Rule.
Don’t become victim to cyber attacks.
Don’t become victim to cyber attacks. Protect sensitive data and improve your digital privacy. Password-protect your devices. Keep software and apps updated. Choose incognito or private browsing. Login with two-factor authentication. Manage unique passwords with a password manager. Browse public Wi-FI with a VPN. Disable unnecessary mobile app permissions. Backup & encrypt sensitive data.
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, unexpected dangers are always present! Be careful of the following: ‘Catfishers’ who create fake online dating profiles. Romance scammers asking for money. Scammers phishing for personal information. Fake online dating sites. Sharing private/sensitive photos online. Accepting friend requests from unknown
Cybersecurity New Year’s Resolutions
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) wishes you a happy, safe and secure 2023! We are pleased to share seven (7) New Year’s Resolutions that you can adopt to improve your cybersecurity.
Advisory: FortiBleed Credential Leak Exposes Thousands of Fortinet VPN Devices Worldwide
Recent reports from cybersecurity researchers have identified a large-scale credential exposure event, known as FortiBleed, involving credentials associated with Fortinet VPN and firewall devices worldwide.
Stay Sharp: Your Phishing and Smishing Survival Kit Body
Cybercriminals are getting smarter but so can you. The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT‑BS) has launched the Phishing and Smishing Survival
Advisory: Beware of Fraudulent NIB Smart Card Renewal Text Scam
CIRT‑BS warns the public about fraudulent messages impersonating the National Insurance Board (NIB). These scams aim to deceive recipients into clicking unsafe links or sharing
Advisory: Fake Traffic Fine Payment Scam
The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) is aware of fraudulent websites impersonating legitimate government services and attempting to collect fake traffic
Actively Exploited SQL Injection in FortiClient EMS
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know that a critical, actively exploited vulnerability has been identified in Fortinet’s FortiClient EMS platform. Attention constituent:
CISCO AsyncOS Zero Day Vulnerability
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know that there is a newly identified advanced persistent threat (APT) that has been exploiting a zero-day
Threat Actors Hijacking Microsoft Teams Accounts
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know there is a vulnerability in Microsoft Teams that allows threat actors to impersonate valid users. Attention
New Advisory: Beware Fraudulent Hurricane Melissa Relief Websites
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know that of fraudulent and malicious websites scamming victims via fake Hurricane Melissa relief donation charities/organisations. Attention
LockBit 5.0 Ransomware Threat Resurgence Alert
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know that a new variant of the LockBit ransomware, known as LockBit 5.0, has recently emerged. Attention
Cisco IOS: SNMP Denial Of Service and Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know that Cisco IOS is vulnerable and can be exploited via Remote Code Execution by attacker to
Microsoft Security: Windows Server Update Service
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know that Windows Server Update Service is vulnerable and can be exploited via Remote Code Execution by
Regional Spike in Medusa Ransomware
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know there has been a sharp rise in Vadir infostealer infections globally, posing a growing threat to
Vidar Infostealer Spyware on The Rise
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know there has been a sharp rise in Vadir infostealer infections globally, posing a growing threat to
New Advisory: Critical SonicWall SSL-VPN Zero-Day Exploit
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know about a zero-day security vulnerability in Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls that attackers are currently exploiting. Advisory
Deepfake Investment Scam Continues to Evolve
ⓘ This advisory is about an ongoing scam campaign containing deepfake video content of senior government officials. The scams are designed to trick you into
New Advisory: Fake Investment Scams Using Deepfake Videos
ⓘ This advisory addresses fake investment scams. CIRT-BS is urging the public to stay vigilant as new scams circulate online and fraudulent websites are impersonating
New Advisory: Active Exploitation of Ivanti Vulnerabilities
ⓘ Attackers are targeting Ivanti Connect Secure appliances using known vulnerabilities. Attackers may sometimes maintain persistent, undetected access even after patching systems. Advisory Overview Advisory
New Advisory: Critical Exploitation of Known Fortinet Vulnerabilities
ⓘ We are reaching out to let you know about ongoing attacks targeting Fortinet devices using known vulnerabilities. In some cases, the attackers can remain
New Advisory: Critical Vulnerability Found in Remote Access VPNs
ⓘ Your system could be at risk of being affected by several CVEs targeting SSL VPNs. CIRT-BS is advising that unpatched VPN devices are being
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,