The Guyana National Computer Incident Response Team (GNCIRT) seeks to provide technical assistance to public agencies to prevent and respond effectively to information security incidents of national importance.

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Cybersecurity Awareness

Information, details and cybersecurity knowledge that everyone should be aware of

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Get Safe Online recommends that for optimum protection against fraud when using the internet, you always run the latest version of your chosen browser that…

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It is important that you carry out regular reviews or audits of application software on all computers and information systems, and ensure that redundant software…

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Smartphones and tablets that you no longer need should be disposed of with great care. The data on your device can easily be accessed whether…

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Recent Avisories

Official media releases in regards to matter relation to cybersecurity and works of the Guyana CIRT Team.

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Google has published a security advisory to address vulnerabilities affecting the following products on July 23rd, 2024. It is recommended that you take the necessary…

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Mitel has published a security advisory to address vulnerabilities affecting the following products on July 24, 2024. It is recommended that you take the necessary…

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Red Hat has published a security advisory to address vulnerabilities affecting the following products between July 15 and 21, 2024. It is recommended that you…

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Recent Alerts

Publication by the Guyana CIRT Team regarding possible cybersecurity risk and vulnerabilities.

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Summary In a recent development, the Play ransomware gang has expanded its malicious activities by targeting Linux systems, specifically focusing on VMware ESXi virtual machines.…

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Summary Threat actors are exploiting the recent disruption caused by CrowdStrike’s faulty update to target companies with data wipers and remote access tools. As businesses…

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Description  A recent update to the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor has caused significant disruptions to Windows systems globally. The faulty component has led to massive outages,…

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Recent Tips

Expert Informtion provided by the Guyana Cirt Team in matters relating to cybersecurity.

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In the face of increasing cyber threats, IT decision-makers play a crucial role in safeguarding their organizations. To ensure an effective cybersecurity strategy, they should…

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In the face of increasing cyber threats, IT decision-makers play a crucial role in safeguarding their organizations. To ensure an effective cybersecurity strategy, they should…

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Test accounts, often overlooked, are prime targets for cyber attackers because they can serve as easy entry points into a system. Weak passwords on these…

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