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Govt Update On Services Following Cyber-Attack
Emails for offices requiring critical services have been restored, emails for front facing customer services have been restored and the Government 295-5151 phone service is operational, the Government said as provided an latest update following the cyber-attack on September 21st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government provided an update... Read more of this article
OBA: Public Deserve More Info On Cyberattack
Noting that that while they understand “the gravity of the situation and the need to be careful about what is released publicly pending a criminal investigation” into the cyberattack, OBA MP Michael Dunkley said that “people have a right to know what is being done to fix the matter and if their information remains private” and... Read more of this article
Govt Update On Services Following Cyber-Attack
“The expectation is that most government phone services will be restored by 9 a.m. tomorrow [Oct 2], and most government users will be able to log in to their computers,” the Government said as they provided their latest update following the cyber-attack on September 21st. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Government provided... Read more of this article
BPSU On Cyber Attack On Government Systems
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] expressed its “deep concern” about the cyberattack on the Government’s IT system, noting what “what often gets overlooked is the impact this has on the workers charged with maintaining public services.” The Government was subjected to what was described as a “sophisticated... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Holds Press Conference
[Updated] Premier David Burt is holding a press conference to provide an update on the cyber-attack, we will have additional information later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 6.46pm: Premier David Burt’ remarks: Good afternoon, It has been one week since the Government of Bermuda experienced a sophisticated and deliberate cyberattack.... Read more of this article
Govt List Of Operational & Impacted Services
The Government has updated their website with a ”full listing of the Bermuda Government services that are operational or impacted” and said the “list will be updated daily as information is made available.” This follows after the cyber-attack which occurred last week Wednesday, and resulted in widespread disruptions to various... Read more of this article
Govt Update On Operational & Impacted Services
The Government has provided an updated list of government services that are operational or impacted. A Government spokesperson said, “Please find below an updated list of government services that are operational or impacted. The complete list can be found here. “The Financial Assistance office is open for walk-in clients. There is limited... Read more of this article
Ministry: Payroll For Public Officers
A Government spokesperson this evening [Sept 27] confirmed that “the Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with Ministry and Department Controllers, would ensure payroll for Public Officers is run for both monthly and weekly paid staff.” This advisory follows after the cyber-attack one week ago which caused extensive issues for various Government... Read more of this article
Temporary Email For Ombudsman Office
The Office of the Ombudsman advised “that our regular email addresses have been deactivated in response to the recent cyber attack. A spokesperson said, “Please do not use the contact email addresses listed on our website as they are not currently receiving emails: info@ombudsman.bm and complaint@ombudsman.bm. Please note our temporary... Read more of this article
Govt Updates: Courts, TCD, Immigration, More
[Updated] The Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda, the Transport Control Department, and the Department of Immigration have released updates today [Sept 26] following the cyber attack that occurred on September 21. Update from the Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda A Government spokesperson said, “The following notice is issued on behalf of the... Read more of this article
ICO: “Ensure That Public Records Are Preserved”
Following the cybersecurity incident, some “public officers have transitioned to using mobile phones and personal email accounts to continue government services” and “senior leadership and other public officers must take steps now to ensure that public records are preserved,” the Information Commissioner said. This follows after... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Cyber Incident
[Updated] Premier David Burt is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 25] to “provide a comprehensive update” following the meetings of the Cybersecurity Cabinet Committee and the full Cabinet. Update 4pm: Press conference has concluded, we expect to receive a written copy of the Premier’s remarks and will update as able,... Read more of this article
