Updates
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: A recent update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor has led to widespread Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on Windows hosts, resulting in disruptions locally to several services, including payment processing, and global disruptions. CrowdStrike has deployed a fix for this
“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 involving threat actors impersonating the “Ministry of Labour and [Public Service]” and offering mobile device “top-ups” to solicit personally identifiable information like internet protocol (IP) addresses and telephone numbers from members of the general public. In the attacks, actors are
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 Bahamas Postal Services’ (BPS) website to solicit payment and personal identifiable information from members of the general public. Reported screenshots of smishing text messages from malicious actors containing spoofed URLs and strange hyperlinks Spoofed version of Bahamas Postal Services’ website
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 Bahamas Postal Services’ (BPS) website to solicit payment and personally identifiable information from members of the general public. Actors are sending SMS messages from the telephone number “+0123456789” advising recipients that their “delivery” is on hold and requesting they visit
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
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