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
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.
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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