Updates

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,

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 are offering five (5) young ladies from across The Bahamas a fully sponsored opportunity to participate in this immersive cybersecurity camp in Tallinn, Estonia from August 3–8, 2026. This initiative is part of our continued efforts to build national capacity and ensure greater

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 that journey. This event is designed to bring together IT specialists, cybersecurity experts, and professionals from across industries to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and strengthen the nation’s collective defense against cyber threats. Event Details Date & Time: May 7, 2026,

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 technology labs. The expo will explore key themes such as artificial intelligence, innovation, ethics, and the evolving landscape of technology careers, while also providing students with the opportunity to engage directly with emerging technologies through interactive workstations. As part of

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. As technology continues to evolve, so do the risks faced by young users online. This session will provide valuable insights into how parents, guardians, educators, and the wider community can play a role in promoting safer online experiences for children.

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 our shared responsibility to safeguard the well-being of our children not only in the physical world, but in the digital one as well. Today’s children are growing up in a highly connected environment where the internet plays a central role

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 have on April 16, and we’d love for you to be part of it. The Cybersecurity Section of the Organización de los Estados Americanos is hosting the webinar “Take Control of Your Digital Security.” Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ✅ A clearer picture of the intersection between gender and digital risk
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
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 Risk and Securing The Bahamas’ Digital Future with AI.” We then participated in the Consumer Affairs Unit Annual Exhibition in observance of World Consumer Rights Day, and concluded the week at the JA Bahamas STEM/STEAM Summit 2026. Each engagement provided


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

