MOCA Continues Cyber Defence Probe
In our ongoing review of the security of Government’s systems and networks including the JAMCOVID19 platform, the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption (MOCA) Cyber Investigators …
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PM Holness And National Security Council Get Comprehensive Update On The Country’s Cybersecurity Apparatus
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday (February 25), in chairing the monthly National Security Council (NSC) meeting received a comprehensive update on Jamaica’s cyber architecture …
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The Government Reiterates Commitment to Data Security and Privacy
The Government of Jamaica wishes to assure users of the JAMCOVID-19 application and the public at large that a comprehensive review of all aspects of …
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CPFSA’s Website Restored – Investigations Underway to Determine Security Risk
In response to a recently published Gleaner article, regarding the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s website being compromised; we are confirming that website flaws …
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$1 Billion Allocated To Cybersecurity Project
The Government has set aside $1 billion to continue the buildout of cybersecurity initiatives of the security forces. The programme aims to facilitate the security …
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JAMCOVID Security Protocols Strengthened
A security vulnerability associated with the file storage service on the JAMCOVID-19 application was discovered on February 16, 2021. The vulnerability was immediately rectified upon …
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Citizens Urged To Be Extra Vigilant Online
With the increase in online activity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) is urging persons to be extra …
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CAC Provides Tips On Online Safety During COVID-19
There has been a significant increase in the use of information technology (IT) as persons work, study and conduct business from home due to the …
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Jamaica Urged to Protect Devices and Information Shared Online
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is imploring citizens to exercise greater care in protecting their devices and information shared online. Speaking with JIS News, Head …
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Ja-CIRT Calls on Citizens to Report Cybercrime
As the nation observes Cybersecurity Month this October, citizens are being urged by the Jamaica Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT) to report cybercrime to the …
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Public Invited to Take Part in Forums Hosted by Ja-CIRT
Members of the public are invited to participate in the virtual forums for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, being observed in October 2020. The forums are being …
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US Ambassador Calls On Nations To Unite In Fighting Cybercrime
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, is calling for a united approach among nations in combatting the growing problem of cybercrime. Addressing a cybersecurity …
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