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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Microsoft has published a security advisory to address vulnerabilities affecting the following products on October 3rd, 2024. It is recommended that you take the necessary…

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Apple has published a security advisory highlighting vulnerabilities in the following product on October 3rd, 2024. It is recommended that you take the necessary precautions…

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Drupal has published a security advisory highlighting vulnerabilities in the following product on October 2nd, 2024. It is recommended that you take the necessary precautions…

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Recent Alerts

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

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Description   D-Link has issued a warning regarding four Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities affecting all hardware and firmware versions of its DIR-846W router. The company…

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Description  Cicada3301 is a new ransomware group that targets Windows and Linux systems, especially VMware ESXi environments. They use double-extortion tactics, stealing data and encrypting…

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Description  A new type of cyberattack using a less common technique called AppDomain Manager Injection has been targeting government agencies in Taiwan, military entities in…

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Recent Tips

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

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When setting up password policies for your organization, it’s crucial to address the common yet often overlooked risk of keyboard walk patterns. These are passwords…

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Before integrating generative AI copilots into your organization, ensure that your data security foundations are robust. Start by right-sizing user permissions to prevent overly broad…

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As the new school year begins, it’s important for parents to be mindful of the risks associated with oversharing online. While sharing your child’s achievements,…

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