Microsoft has released updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. A cyber threat actor can exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. BtCIRT recommended users and administrators to review Microsoft’s November 2023 Security Update Guide and apply the necessary updates...
Fortinet Releases Security Updates
Fortinet has released security advisories addressing vulnerabilities in FortiClient and FortiGate. Cyber threat actors may exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Therefore BtCIRTrecommended users and administrators to review the following Fortinet security advisories and apply the recommended updates:...
VMware Releases Security Update for Cloud Director Appliance
VMware has released a security advisory addressing a vulnerability in VMWare Cloud Director Appliance. Cyber threat actors may exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. Therefore BtCIRT recommended users and administrators to review the following VMware security advisory and apply the recommended updates:...
Overview of Child Online Protection Guidelines
In line with the ITU’s global efforts to protect children online, the BtCIRT started collaborating with ITU and UNICEF Bhutan to adapt the ITU’s COP guidelines considering the context of Bhutan. A series of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on child online protection with the five key stakeholder groups – children, parents, educators, industry representatives, and policymakers have also been completed. The inputs from the COP taskforce (consisting of representatives from key stakeholders) and the FGDs has been integrated in the guidelines to reflect the COP context and needs of Bhutan. The overview of COP guidelines for different stakeholders: Open...
Press Release
The 3rd edition of the National Cybersecurity Week 2023 is being conducted as a part of the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is designated in October by many countries across the world. To raise awareness and build capacity in cybersecurity, Capture the Flag Challenge was conducted in three colleges: Gyalposhing College of IT, College of Science & Technology and Jigme Namgyel Engineering College from 16-17 October. CyberHygiene awareness, Cyber Safety program for women and children by Promptech India was also conducted at GovTech and Royal Thimphu College previously. In addition, various daily social media updates on Cyber Hygiene has been posted...