Bangladesh on High Alert for Cyber-Attack on August 15
Bangladesh on High Alert for Cyber-Attack on August 15, 2023 The Bangladesh e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOVT CIRT) has issued an alert following a threat of a "storm" of cyber-attacks against Bangladesh on August 15, 2023. The threat was issued by a group of hackers on July 31, 2023. The hackers claim to be motivated by religious and ideological factors. The BGD e-GOVT CIRT has warned that the attacks could target critical infrastructure, government and private organizations, and financial institutions. The government has urged citizens to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The BGD e-GOVT CIRT has also provided a number of tips on how to protect oneself from cyber-attacks. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from cyber-attacks: Keep your software up to date. Use strong passwords and change them regularly. Be careful about what information you share online. Be wary of clicking on links in emails or on website