Updates
Building Cyber Resilience: Join the CIRT‑BS Cybersecurity Professional Meetup
CIRT‑BS invites cybersecurity professionals, IT practitioners, and digital defenders to connect at the Cybersecurity Professional Meetup, a gathering designed to strengthen collaboration and national cyber resilience. Date: Friday, July 3, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Access Co‑Work Suites, One West Plaza, Nassau, Bahamas This meetup cultivates a community of cybersecurity practitioners dedicated to enhancing national resilience and protecting critical digital assets. Expect insightful discussions, networking opportunities,
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. The exposed data reportedly includes usernames, email addresses, and plaintext passwords linked to approximately 73,000 Fortinet-related endpoints across 194 countries. While the incident is not currently attributed to a newly discovered Fortinet vulnerability, the exposure of valid credentials significantly increases
Save The Date: 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
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.
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
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 accurate election coverage Be alert to fake posts and misleading social media content Always double-check information before sharing Use official websites for polling locations, voter registration, and election announcements Do not rely on forwarded WhatsApp
Building Cyber Resilience: Join the CIRT‑BS Cybersecurity Professional Meetup
CIRT‑BS invites cybersecurity professionals, IT practitioners, and digital defenders to connect at the Cybersecurity Professional Meetup, a gathering designed to strengthen collaboration and national cyber
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.
Save The Date: 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
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
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
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
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
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
CyberWizards Camp 2026: Represent The Bahamas in Estonia
CIRT-BS is proud to introduce CyberWizards Camp 2026, an international initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capacity and inspiring the next generation of women in technology. We
Strengthening The Bahamas’ Digital Future: CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup
Building Connections in Cybersecurity The Bahamas is taking bold steps toward digital resilience, and the upcoming CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup is a key milestone in
CIRT-BS to Participate in ISBET Tech Expo 2026
ISBET’s Tech Expo 2026 is a high-impact event that brings together industry experts, innovators, and students for a series of forward-looking panel discussions and hands-on
Mark Your Calendar: Child Online Protection Webinar
CIRT-BS invites the public to join our upcoming Child Online Protection Webinar, a timely and important conversation focused on safeguarding children in today’s digital environment.
Child Protection Month: Building Safe Digital Spaces for Our Children
Child Protection Month: Building Safe Digital Spaces for Our Children As The Bahamas observes Child Protection Month, it is an important time to reflect on
Take Control of Your Digital Security
How prepared do you feel to face today’s cyberthreats? Would you like to explore these from a gender lens?👩🏽💻🔒👾 This is exactly the conversation we will
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:
CIRT-BS March Week Recap
Last week, our team participated in a series of engagements. We began at the University of The Bahamas Business Week, delivering a session on “Understanding
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
Cybersecurity Workshop: Online Safety – Protecting Your Digital Identity
CIRT-BS is proud to continue our School Tour with a stop at The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), where we’ll engage staff, students, and