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 Kit to help you spot
CIRT‑BS 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 personal information under the guise
Smishing vs Phishing: Understanding the Dual Threat
Cyber‑criminals continue to evolve their tactics, targeting both mobile and desktop users. Smishing uses SMS or messaging apps to lure victims into clicking fraudulent links or sharing sensitive data. Phishing
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 fine payments. These scams use
Bahamas Election Security Awareness 2026
Daily Election Checklist: Stay Informed. Stay Secure. Verifying information is everyone’s responsibility: Follow updates from official government channels and the Parliamentary Registration Department Rely on verified Bahamian news outlets for
Child Online Protection Webinar: A Conversation That Matters
On May 20, 2026, the National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT‑BS) will host the Child Online Protection Webinar, uniting international experts to explore how we can build
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 Kit to help you spot fake messages before they trap you. Verify the URL: Official Bahamas government websites always end with .bs or .com. Spot the fakes: Beware of look‑alike domains such as .bs.com or .lbs — they’re designed to
CIRT‑BS 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 personal information under the guise of renewing their NIB Smart Card. The National Insurance Board has officially confirmed that it does not send renewal notifications via text message. Any message requesting Smart Card renewal through a link is fraudulent. How
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 fine payments. These scams use social engineering tactics to create fear, urgency, and pressure individuals into submitting sensitive financial information online. To help protect yourself: ✔️ Verify traffic fines only through official government channels ✔️ Carefully inspect website addresses before
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: A vulnerability has been discovered in Fortinet’s FortiClient EMS platform that allows a threat actor to run unauthorised commands on the server by sending a specially crafted web request. Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been confirmed by threat intelligence
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 vulnerability in Cisco email security appliances that run AsyncOS. Attention constituent: There has been a newly identified APT, that has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in all Cisco email security appliances that have AsyncOS as their underlying operating system. AsyncOS
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 constituent: A vulnerability in Microsoft Teams can allow both external & insider threat actors to spoof identities, manipulate messages and notifications, and forge caller names in calls. Teams is a trusted collaboration tool, these manipulations make social-engineering attacks (tricks that
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 constituent: We are issuing this advisory to warn the general public of The Bahamas that there is an increase of fake website domains that are soliciting donations for relief funds with reference to Hurricane Melissa and the impact that it
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 constituent: A new version of the LockBit ransomware, known as LockBit 5.0, has been observed following the disruption of the group’s operations earlier in 2024. The threat actors behind LockBit remain active and continue to refine their ransomware. The new version
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 gain unauthorized access to critical systems. Attention constituent: A vulnerability has been discovered in the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) subsystem of Cisco IOS and IOS XE software. An attacker who has certain SNMP credentials can exploit this by sending
Cyber Sharks Capture the Flag Competition 2026
Cyber Sharks Capture the Flag Competition Bahamas is a groundbreaking national cybersecurity challenge for Bahamian youth ages 13–16. Hosted by the National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT‑BS), this event empowers the next generation of cyber defenders through hands‑on learning and teamwork. Why Join the Cyber Sharks Capture the Flag Competition Bahamas? Taking place on August 28–29, 2026, the Cyber Sharks Capture the
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 Kit to help you spot fake messages before they trap you. Verify the URL: Official Bahamas government websites always end with .bs or .com. Spot the fakes: Beware of look‑alike domains such as .bs.com or .lbs — they’re designed to
CIRT‑BS 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 personal information under the guise of renewing their NIB Smart Card. The National Insurance Board has officially confirmed that it does not send renewal notifications via text message. Any message requesting Smart Card renewal through a link is fraudulent. How
Smishing vs Phishing: Understanding the Dual Threat
Cyber‑criminals continue to evolve their tactics, targeting both mobile and desktop users. Smishing uses SMS or messaging apps to lure victims into clicking fraudulent links or sharing sensitive data. Phishing relies on deceptive emails that mimic trusted sources to install malware or steal credentials. Stay vigilant and report suspicious messages or emails to cirt.bs/report. Together, we can strengthen The Bahamas’ cyber resilience.
Child Online Protection Webinar: A Conversation That Matters
On May 20, 2026, the National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT‑BS) will host the Child Online Protection Webinar, uniting international experts to explore how we can build safer, more resilient digital spaces for children. This timely conversation under the theme “A Conversation That Matters. SHIELDS UP!” will spotlight proactive strategies to prevent online exploitation and strengthen community awareness. Featured Speakers Fanny Rotino,
Parents: Protect Your Kids on Roblox
Roblox is one of the most popular games in the world, and chances are your child plays it. It’s fun and creative but if left unsupervised, it can expose children to very real dangers. Dangers of Unsupervised Play: Online predators who pretend to be kids and attempt grooming. Exposure to adult, violent, or inappropriate content. Strangers messaging or joining games uninvited. Cyberbullying, harassment, or peer
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
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
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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