Updates
Request 1-on-1 Meeting (Organisations Only)
CIRT-BS is offering in-person and virtual introductory one-on-one meetings and tours with our team for government organisations and critical information infrastructure. To request a meeting on behalf of your organisation, please visit Calendly or use the calendar below.
Akira Ransomware Exploits Critical Vulnerabilities in ESXi VMware and VPNs
ⓘ This advisory addresses the increase of Akira Ransomware attacks on critical information infrastructure due to VPN vulnerabilities. Attention constituent: CIRT-BS is observing an uptick in Akira Ransomware malware attacks impacting Bahamian critical infrastructure. Arika Ransomware, which emerged in March 2023, has two distinct variants that target outdated versions of VMware ESXi virtual machines, encrypting the files and blocking access to these systems. Akira threat actors are
Cash or Card? 10 Tips to Outsmart Card Fraud
In its 2022 Annual Report, the Bahamian monetary regulator, Central Bank of The Bahamas, reported over $15M in fraud complaints from debit and credit card users.[1] In many instances, better handling of financial cards could help to protect potential victims. This article shares ten practical but effective recommendations for protecting your financial accounts through your bank cards. (1) Invest in an RFID-blocking wallet to store
Don’t Get Reeled In! Recognising and Reporting Phishing
Have you ever received an email from a foreigner requesting financial assistance? How about a text message claiming you’ve won a particular prize for a competition you’ve never entered? In cybersecurity, these scams are commonly known as “phishing” attempts. Believed to come from the term “phoney fishing,” the Internet Engineering Task Force defines phishing as a technique for attempting to acquire sensitive data (e.g.
Cloud Carib holds LeadHERship Women’s Day Brunch
Guest Speaker Sametria McKinney, Director CIRT-BS, and M’khel Ferguson, Cloud Carib Marketing Operations Manager, engage in empowering dialogue at Cloud Carib’s LeadHERship Women’s Brunch, highlighting the importance of women’s tech leadership. Photo Credit: Cloud Carib Source: Cloud Carib Nassau, The Bahamas – Nassau-based technology solutions provider Cloud Carib celebrated International Women’s Day with an inspiring “LeadHERship” brunch at its Centre of Excellence in Sandyport. The
Consumer Loan Scams
Attention Constituent: We would like to inform you about a series of consumer loan scams originating from actors posing as third-party representatives of financial institutions, including Central Bank of The Bahamas and Bank of The Bahamas Limited. Sources: https://www.centralbankbahamas.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/BOBBankofSolutions/ CIRT-BS reminds you that scammers often attempt to draw on your emotions by creating a sense of urgency and appearing to be trustworthy. Remember to do
Spring Forward into Cyber Hygiene
Remember that time changes this Sunday! We move forward one hour. As you take time to update your clocks and declutter your homes this weekend, CIRT-BS reminds you to ensure that your cyber hygiene is being taken care of, too! Organise Your Files Clean folders make spotting malicious files and viruses easier. Review Bank Statements Check for unauthorised transactions and query them.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Join us at 9:30 am for a global keynote under the theme, “Celebrating & Championing Women in Cybersecurity” on Friday, 8 March. Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OlQm1okYQGyJVVwvi0E7Uw#/registration.
Press Release: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: CHAMPIONING WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROLE MODELS
Source: Get Safe Online INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: CHAMPIONING WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROLE MODELS Get Safe Online is shining a spotlight on inspirational women in cybersecurity across the world at its keynote webinar this International Women’s Day 38% of female students looking to enter the tech and cybersecurity sector don’t believe there are enough role models for women A
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
The Bahamas’ National Cybersecurity Strategy
The National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) is a set of strategic principles, guidelines, objectives, and specific measures to mitigate risk associated with cybersecurity. The document is
Wrong QR Code
SIKE! You scanned the wrong QR Code. QR Codes, or quick response codes, are convenient tools that allow us to share electronic information quickly. However,
New Advisory: (Critical) FortiManager Zero-Day Exploitation
ⓘ This advisory addresses a zero-day vulnerability impacting FortiManager and FortiManagerCloud. Attention constituent: A known, successfully exploited critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-47575) has been identified in
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
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
Join Us for the “Secure Our World” Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar + Q&A
Register for the CIRT-BS Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar to secure your spot. Join Us for the “Secure Our World” Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar + Q&A Cybersecurity is
PRESS RELEASE: Bahamas’ National CIRT Director Sametria McKinney Honoured for Advancing Global Cyber Security
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 October 2024 Bahamas’ National CIRT Director Sametria McKinney Honoured for Advancing Global Cyber Security NASSAU, The Bahamas—The National Computer Incident Response
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Enable MFA; Disable the Hackers
Last week, we kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, detailing strong passwords as your first line of defence against a cyber attack; this week, we cover
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Use a Strong Password + a Password Manager
Cybersecurity professionals always say it, but it’s true: passwords are your first line of defence against data breaches. Because of this, it is crucial to
PRESS RELEASE: CIRT-BS CELEBRATES CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH WITH “SECURE OUR WORLD” CAMPAIGN
NASSAU, The Bahamas—The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) is proud to announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 with a focus on the
Help Secure Our World this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and organisations to protect their data from cybercrime.
WhatsApp Account Hijacking Scams Advisory
ⓘ This advisory addresses an increase in compromised WhatsApp accounts. Attention constituent: CIRT-BS is advising members of the public to stay alert as a sophisticated scam
CrowdStrike Update (Phishing Attempts)
ⓘ This advisory addresses new phishing attempts related to CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor crash. Attention Constituents: Since CrowdStrike deployed its international Falcon sensor fix last Friday,
New Advisory: CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Systems Worldwide
ⓘ This advisory addresses a recent update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor which has led to widespread Blue Screen of Death errors. Attention Microsoft service users:
“Free Money” WhatsApp Scam
ⓘ This advisory addresses an uptick in “free money” scams on WhatsApp. Attention constituent: CIRT-BS is observing an uptick in “free money” scams on WhatsApp
Press Release: CIRT-BS Observes Uptick in Parcel Delivery “Smishing” Scams Impacting Members of the General Public
New Providence, The Bahamas—The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) is observing an uptick in parcel delivery scams involving threat actors impersonating
Parcel Delivery Scams
ⓘ This advisory addresses an uptick in parcel delivery scams. Attention constituent: CIRT-BS is observing an uptick in parcel delivery scams involving threat actors impersonating
Request 1-on-1 Meeting (Organisations Only)
CIRT-BS is offering in-person and virtual introductory one-on-one meetings and tours with our team for government organisations and critical information infrastructure. To request a meeting
Akira Ransomware Exploits Critical Vulnerabilities in ESXi VMware and VPNs
ⓘ This advisory addresses the increase of Akira Ransomware attacks on critical information infrastructure due to VPN vulnerabilities. Attention constituent: CIRT-BS is observing an uptick
