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
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 attacker to gain unauthorized access to critical systems. Attention constituent: A critical vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code on affected systems. The issue is caused by improper
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 your data. Advisory Overview Advisory Type Technical Author Etienne Bowleg Date 16 September 2025 We have observed an increase in ransomware attacks in our region attributed to the Medusa group, one of the most active and aggressive ransomware campaigns currently
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 your data. Advisory Overview Advisory Type Technical Author Emilio Smith Date 15 September 2025 There has been a noticeable increase in Vidar spyware infections affecting systems worldwide. Vidar is a type of malicious software (spyware) that quietly collects sensitive information
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 Overview Advisory Type Technical Author Emilio Smith Date 15 August 2025 There is an ongoing threat of attacks from the Akira ransomware group targeting Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls where SSL-VPN has been enabled. This group is exploiting a zero-day vulnerability,
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 sharing your personal information or making a payment. Threat actors are creating “copycat” versions of local news websites to make their scams look legitimate, and solicit personal information and payments. They use social media websites like Facebook and WhatsApp to
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 local media houses to promote a fake investment opportunity linked to Central Bank of The Bahamas. To boost credibility and traffic, the scammers are using artificial intelligence to generate “deepfake” videos of various news personalities as well as Central Bank
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 Type Technical Author Marcus Knowles Date 17 April 2025 Ivanti and CISA recently reported active exploitation of several critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti network access security appliances. UNC5221, a China-linked threat group, uses these vulnerabilities to break into networks, deploy custom
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 undetected even after patching. Attention constituent: Fortinet and CISA recently reported active exploitation of several known vulnerabilities in Fortinet devices. These include switches, firewalls, and other related products, many of which are widely used for secure remote access. Attackers are
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 actively scanned for vulnerabilities. These include many widely used brands detailed below. The attacks are using previously breached credentials and brute force to bypass weak or misconfigured MFA to access devices and/or deploy ransomware. Advisory Overview Advisory Type Technical Author
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.
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