Category: technology
Data Analysis | #BoycottBermuda Hashtag Use
The #BoycottBermuda hashtag has been recorded over 900 times in the past two months on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and various websites, according to an online tracking service. We started tracking it when it first appeared in December 2017, and with the assistance of an online tracking service, compiled the relevant data below, spanning from December... Read more of this article
Twitter Responses: SSM/Partnerships Legislation
Bermuda’s legislation to replace same sex marriages with domestic partnerships was widely reported by international media following the Governor giving it assent this week, and the ‘Twitterverse’ also reacted, with those tweeting about it including business tycoon Richard Branson, American television host Katie Couric and actor John... Read more of this article
Twitterverse Praises Bermuda’s Olympic Team
The traditional Bermuda shorts worn by our Winter Olympic team have attracted attention in the Twitterverse after the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea today, with some even saying they think we deserve a gold medal simply for the shorts. Tucker Murphy is representing Bermuda, with the cross-country skier making his third... Read more of this article
Minister Wayne Caines On Safer Internet Day
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines spoke about the recently held Safer Internet Day in the House of Assembly today [Feb 9], saying that the day “encourages our seniors to navigate this digital world while practicing cyber safety in their interactions.” Minister Caines said, “On Tuesday of this week, 80 people gathered to learn,... Read more of this article
Delayed Posting Of HSBC Card Transactions
HSBC Bermuda debit card transactions from December 29 to January 1 were “not posted to customer accounts due to technical issues,” and the posting was completed on February 6th the bank confirmed, adding that they “are waiving the overlimit fees attributed to this issue.” In response to queries from Bernews, an HSBC Bermuda... Read more of this article
Validus Launches Standalone Cyber Insurance
The Cyber and Technology insurance group of Validus Specialty Underwriting Services, Inc. further expanded its offering with a standalone cyber insurance product focused on privacy and network protection coverage. The solution will meet the cyber risk challenges faced by U.S. companies with revenue between $150M-$2.5B, and offer comprehensive cyber... Read more of this article
Top 20 Bermuda Youtube Channels In January
[Written by Don Burgess] This week it was revealed that malicious YouTube ads were ‘cryptojacking’ people’s computers. According to Ars Technica, the ads were using people’s “CPUs end electricity to generate digital currency on behalf of anonymous hackers.” “YouTube was likely targeted because users are typically... Read more of this article
Globenet Network Issue Causes TBi Disruption
Yesterday [Jan 3], TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] customers experienced a service disruption due to their “off-island partner Globenet experiencing network issues,” and TBi has apologized to customers, and said will be offering a refund for the downtime. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday, TBi customers experienced a disruption... Read more of this article
Students To Assist Seniors On Safer Internet Day
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines highlighted the upcoming Safer Internet Day for Seniors which will be held on Tuesday [Feb 6], and will see high school students on hand to assist seniors with any questions they have about their devices and technology at an event at Cathedral Hall. In highlighting the event earlier today, the Minister —... Read more of this article
Advisory: Deceptive ‘Computer Assistance’ Calls
Noting they have received reports from residents of phone calls from people alleging they represent the Bermuda Government, the police are reminding the public to “remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.” A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
‘Safer Internet Day For Seniors’ Event On Feb 6
The “2018 Safer Internet Day for Seniors” free event will be held on Tuesday, February 6 from 10.00am to 2.30pm at Cathedral Hall on Church Street. A spokesperson said, “The aim of the free yearly event is to provide the Island’s seniors with the opportunity to learn the different ways to use technology to their advantage and how to navigate... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Deceptive Social Media Accounts
The police have warned of “deceptive social media accounts using the names of real Government officials,” saying that these “fake social media profiles are being used to contact members of the public and make demands of money for alleged Government initiatives and proposals.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
