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CIRT-BS Cyber Monday

The Deal on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is a great time to score on big deals; however, cyber criminals use this day to try to score big with your wallet and personal identifiable information as well. As you shop online, especially throughout the holiday season, remember these few tips: Before You Shop Enrol in payment alerts. Some card issuers offer payment alerts so you are always aware of your transactional

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Importance of Software Updates

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The Truth About Software Updates

Those pesky updates. They’re annoying but so critical to do! While, at times, they may seem inconvenient, these updates ensure that your devices and apps remain protected from the latest threats. An Apple Example In 2019, Apple introduced a group FaceTime feature. Shortly after its release, a 14-year-old initiated a group call and discovered a major security flaw: they could eavesdrop on a call recipient

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Now That’s a Red Flag: Watch Out for Phish!

Did you know that one of the most common cyber attacks reported at the National CIRT originate from a phishing attempt that an unlucky victim fell for? This unfortunate fact reminds us why learning to recognise and report phishing attempts is critical. Below we list five red flags to look out for as you become more sensitive to phishing attempts. A message tone that is

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Enable MFA; Disable the Hackers

Last week, we kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, detailing strong passwords as your first line of defence against a cyber attack; this week, we cover the second: multi-factor authentication (MFA). Multi-factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring two or more methods of verification to access your accounts. Rather than relying solely on a password, MFA can come in several forms. These include

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Use a Strong Password + a Password Manager

Cybersecurity professionals always say it, but it’s true: passwords are your first line of defence against data breaches. Because of this, it is crucial to make them strong and difficult to crack. Remember these three keys to make your passwords stronger: Make them long. The longer a password is, the more challenging to crack. CIRT-BS and other industry experts recommend passwords of 16 characters minimum.

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CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Help Secure Our World this Cybersecurity Awareness Month 

Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and organisations to protect their data from cybercrime. Amidst large-scale data breaches and cyber-attacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us about simple, effective ways to remain safe online, protect personal data, and ultimately help secure our world. The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) is proud

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Cash or Card? 10 Tips to Outsmart Card Fraud

In its 2022 Annual Report, the Bahamian monetary regulator, Central Bank of The Bahamas, reported over $15M in fraud complaints from debit and credit card users.[1] In many instances, better handling of financial cards could help to protect potential victims. This article shares ten practical but effective recommendations for protecting your financial accounts through your bank cards. (1) Invest in an RFID-blocking wallet to store

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Don't Get Reeled In! Recognising Different Types of Phishing Attacks

Don’t Get Reeled In! Recognising and Reporting Phishing

Have you ever received an email from a foreigner requesting financial assistance? How about a text message claiming you’ve won a particular prize for a competition you’ve never entered? In cybersecurity, these scams are commonly known as “phishing” attempts.   Believed to come from the term “phoney fishing,” the Internet Engineering Task Force defines phishing as a technique for attempting to acquire sensitive data (e.g.

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Spring Forward into Cyber Hygiene

Spring Forward into Cyber Hygiene

Remember that time changes this Sunday! We move forward one hour. As you take time to update your clocks and declutter your homes this weekend, CIRT-BS reminds you to ensure that your cyber hygiene is being taken care of, too!   Organise Your Files Clean folders make spotting malicious files and viruses easier.   Review Bank Statements Check for unauthorised transactions and query them.  

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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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