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Logic: Efforts Still Underway To Restore Email
Following a series of outages that began on September 2nd, Logic Communications advised that efforts are still under way to reinstate their email services to full capacity. The company said, “As of this notice, Logic would like to advise customers subscribing to our email services utilizing the @northrock.bm address, that efforts are still under... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘New Email Is Pre-Election Campaign Item’
[Updated] “The newly created email address ‘askyourpremier@gov.bm’ is simply a desperate pre-election campaign item set up by the OBA government to increase Premier Dunkley’s favorables and to appear to be open and transparent to the people of Bermuda,” the PLP said today. The Cabinet Office announced yesterday that “in... Read more of this article
“Ask Your Premier” Email Address Launched
The Cabinet Office announced that “in an effort to enhance and increase community engagement by connecting directly with residents,” Premier Michael Dunkley has launched a new email address called AskYourPremier@gov.bm. “The Cabinet Office advised that the new email address is in keeping with the Premier’s commitment to ensuring... Read more of this article
FMG Offer RMail Secure Messaging To Clients
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group [FMG] announced that it is the first Bermuda insurer to offer RMail® secure messaging services to its clients. “FMG uses RMail services and its Registered EmailTM feature to send electronic messages with certified proof of e-delivery and encryption to ensure data privacy. RMail is built on RPost’s patented technology... Read more of this article
Malware Emails Targeting BELCO Customers
BELCO has advised that malware emails are circulating targeting BELCO customers, with the email coming from “billerz@belco.bm” and claiming that the receiver’s current bill is attached, payment is overdue and that service will be disconnected. The company said it is “critical” that receivers do not open the attachment as... Read more of this article
Govt. Experiencing Intermittent Email Outage
The government has advised that it is currently experiencing an “intermittent email outage” throughout all departments with the exception of the Police Service and the Department of Education, and said that if you experience a delay in a response from a Government email user, and your matter is urgent, please contact the recipient by phone. A... Read more of this article
Police Service Impacted By Spam Email Issue
The police said they have been impacted by a spam e-mail message, and have advised the public that if you receive the email, do not open the attachment and delete as soon as possible. The emails are being sent out from a number of email addresses that end in bps.bm and appear to belong to police officers. Bernews has received a few of these emails today,... Read more of this article
Police Advise To Be Aware Of Online Scams
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit is reminding the public that the need to remain vigilant regarding online scams is ongoing, with misleading emails but one example of the tactics used by criminals to gain access to private information and accounts. A police spokesperson said, “Once again, the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime... Read more of this article
Video: Phase 2 Of Registered Email Service
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] has entered into Phase 2 of the RPost Registered Email service, Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today. The Minister said, “In 2010 the BPO formed a partnership with RPost, the inventors of the patented Registered Email technology, to offer businesses and Government employees... Read more of this article
Police: Offence To Distribute Child Abuse Images
The police have issued a reminder that it is an offence to distribute child abuse images, and said that anyone who receives such images via social media, internet or their mobile phone should erase the image or report it. A police spokesperson said, “The Police would like to remind the public that it is an offence to distribute any child abusive... Read more of this article
Police Issue Advisory About Online Scams
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit said they would like to remind members of the public to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.” “In particular, local residents are advised to be wary of a scam e-mail currently circulating allegedly... Read more of this article
Feedback Request: Email, Cell Phone Unlocking
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda is asking for the public’s help with two projects – email mobility and cell phone unlocking. It has published on its webpage, www.rab.bm, consultation documents asking any member of the public who has an interest to submit his or her views on each of these proposals, by September 30th. In the case of cell phone... Read more of this article
Police Advisory On Fake Tax Office Email
The Bermuda Police Service and the Office of the Tax Commissioner said they would like to advise the public that a fraudulent email is currently circulating claiming to be from the Tax Commissioner’s Office. The police said deceptive email — entitled ‘Subject: Recovered Funds (Case Filed: 22:02:2008)” – said: “The Government... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Fake Bank Email Circulating
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit continues to advise the public to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data. A spokesperson said, “In a recent example, an imitation bank e-mail claiming to be from Capital G titled ‘Important Information for our Customers’... Read more of this article
Submit Questions Via Email For Police Town Hall
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service will host a Town Hall Meeting tomorrow evening [Jan 31], and are inviting the public to submit questions for the panel via email to pmr@bps.bm. The Town Hall will get underway at 6.30pm at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall on the corner of Court and Victoria Street, with the Police Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Fake Bank E-Mail Circulating
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit said they continue to advise the public to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.” “One of the latest examples currently circulating is a fake e-mail claiming to be from HSBC titled ‘Dear Customer – Account... Read more of this article
