Category: technology
Wallpaper Wednesday: Teddy’s Bermuda Garden
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a whimsical image of a fluffy teddy bear on a rustic swing surrounded by Bermuda flag-inspired flowers. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image... Read more of this article
BPS Warns Residents Of Banking Scams
The Bermuda Police Service is urging residents and business staff to remain vigilant against sophisticated online and telephone scams targeting local bank accounts. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is continuing to advise residents, as well as business staff, to remain vigilant for sophisticated online and telephone-based... Read more of this article
Ministry Relaunch ‘CyberTips’ Programme
The Ministry of Education has relaunched its CyberTips programme, offering online safety workshops and digital literacy resources for Bermuda’s students, families and educators. A Government spokesperson said, “CyberTips, the Ministry of Education’s online safety and digital literacy programme, relaunched in Bermuda’s schools on 9 October... Read more of this article
FAA And BAA Upgrade Airport Backup Radios
The Bermuda Airport Authority [BAA], through its Memorandum of Cooperation [MoC] with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], partnered with the FAA to replace and upgrade the emergency backup radios at the Bermuda Air Traffic Control Tower with new General Dynamics URC-300E transceivers. A spokesperson said, “The upgrade represents an... Read more of this article
Police Reporting Portal Under Maintenance
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has temporarily taken its community reporting portal offline for essential maintenance, with alternative reporting options available through 211, 911 for emergencies, or in person at any police station. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] advises the public that our community... Read more of this article
Butterfield Warns Of Recent Vishing Attempts
Butterfield has warned clients about recent vishing [voice phishing] attempts in which scammers impersonate the bank and direct victims to fraudulent links posing as live support chat. An email sent out by the bank said said, “Several of our clients have reported experiencing vishing attempts [voice phishing] in recent days. In these specific... Read more of this article
Mosaic & MITRE Examine AI Cyber Risks
Mosaic Insurance and MITRE have released a series of reports examining how frontier artificial intelligence is reshaping the economics of cyber risk. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance and MITRE, a non-profit organization that leads US federally funded research and development centers, today released a series of reports examining how frontier... Read more of this article
Bermy Bots To Compete In Atlanta Robotics
Bermuda’s National Robotics Team, the Bermy Bots, has travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete in the 2026/27 FIRST Tech Challenge season. A spokesperson said, “And they’re off! Bermuda’s National Robotics Team, the Bermy Bots, is headed to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete in the first meet of the 2026/27 FIRST Tech Challenge [FTC] season.... Read more of this article
Data Protection Seminar On October 29
Brava by One Communications will host a free data protection seminar on Thursday, October 29 from 8.30am to 3.00pm at the Trudeau Ballroom and Trudeau Terrace at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “With cyber threats growing increasingly sophisticated and businesses facing greater responsibilities to protect sensitive customer... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Paper Keepsake
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a classic paper-cut style Bermuda design, with the island’s outline layered against a soft textured background and finished with subtle flag details. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as... Read more of this article
RUBiS Warns Of Fake Giveaway On Facebook
RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is warning residents about a fraudulent Facebook advertisement falsely promoting a fuel giveaway in celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is alerting Bermuda residents about a fraudulent social media advertisement falsely promoting a RUBiS Fuel Giveaway offer... Read more of this article
PwC Survey Finds Cyber Budgets Increasing
Organisations are doubling down on their cyber investment amid rapid advances in AI, with more than four-fifths [84%] of security and finance leaders expecting cyber budgets to increase – up from 78% last year – according to PwC’s 2027 Global Digital Trust Insights Survey. A spokesperson said, “The survey, which captured the views of almost... Read more of this article
