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UK Helping OTs Build “Cyber Resilience”
The United Kingdom is working with British Overseas Territories to build “cyber resilience,” with cyber risk reviews completed in six British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. This is according to a recent session in UK Parliament, in which Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton asked, “To ask His Majesty’s Government what support... Read more of this article
Government Provides Update On Payroll
The Government provided an update on aspects related to Government payroll, which was affected due to the cyber-attack last month, noting that the process of ‘withholding funds from employees who were overpaid’ has commenced. A Government spokesperson said, “The September 20 cyber-attack impacted the Government’s ability to... Read more of this article
Minister Addresses 45th Global Privacy Assembly
The Minister of the Cabinet Office and Tourism Vance Campbell, delivered the opening remarks at the ongoing Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware, the prestigious Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] is currently taking place in Bermuda at the Hamilton Princess. “The global forum brings... Read more of this article
ICO Advisory: Continuity Of PATI Processes
The Information Commissioner issued Interim Guidance on the “Continuity of PATI processes” following the cyber security incident, which “addresses departments’ response to PATI requests while the restoration of access to electronic public records is ongoing, engagement with PATI requesters, and searches of unofficial systems, such... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Updates On Cyber-Attack
[Updated] Premier David Burt is holding a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing restoration of services following the cyber incident. Further information will be available later, and in the meantime, you can watch the live video below. Update: The Premier said, “The forensic review of the attack and its impact continues, but there... Read more of this article
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
Connectech Partners With SecureAcademy
Connectech Coding Bermuda said they are “thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Check Point a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, through Check Point’s SecureAcademy program. A spokesperson said, “Check Point’s SecureAcademy is renowned for its commitment to providing global cybersecurity education... 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
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
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
