The National CERT/CC @NITAUganda1 is the national point of contact for cybersecurity incident coordination Uganda & coordinates sub sector CERT teams in Uganda.
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After the keynote, @JonnnieT presented a cash prize to St. Lawrence, winners of the cybersecurity hackathon.
Congratulations to the team, and well done to all the young innovators helping to keep Uganda’s digital space safe. 🇺🇬
#NITAU #DigitizeUG #EastCon2026
@JonnnieT Manager Governance and Risk at @NITAUganda1 delivered a keynote address at the 2026 EastCon Cybersecurity Symposium, hosted by @milimatechug at the National ICT Innovation Hub, Nakawa.
The symposium brought together government, industry, academia and students to talk about:
🛡️Emerging cyber risks and fraud
🛡️Digital trust and data protection
🛡️Building Uganda’s national cyber resilience
At NITA-U, we remain committed to keeping Uganda’s digital space safe and secure for everyone.
#NITAU #DigitizeUG #EastCon2026
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@JonnnieT Manager Governance and Risk at @NITAUganda1 delivered a keynote address at the 2026 EastCon Cybersecurity Symposium, hosted by @milimatechug at the National ICT Innovation Hub, Nakawa.
The symposium brought together government, industry, academia and students to talk about:
🛡️Emerging cyber risks and fraud
🛡️Digital trust and data protection
🛡️Building Uganda’s national cyber resilience
At NITA-U, we remain committed to keeping Uganda’s digital space safe and secure for everyone.
#NITAU #DigitizeUG #EastCon2026
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Thanks for reaching out @johnkennyadeya
This issue was noted on the night of October 20th to which the National CERT @CERT_UG picked up on and issued an immediate and prompt advisory.
Kindly follow @CERT_UG for more guidance.
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‼️ PHP Warns of Two Critical 9.2 Security Vulnerabilities, Urges Users to Prepare for Patches
Details: cybersecuritynews.com/php-to…
The PHP security team has warned users about two critical vulnerabilities and urged administrators to prepare for an upcoming security release.
Both flaws carry a CVSS v4.0 score of 9.2. Updates are scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 14:00 UTC, giving website owners and hosting providers a short window to prepare. Public reporting links the upcoming fixes to CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619.
Security firm watchTowr describes them as reported remote code execution vulnerabilities, which could allow attackers to run their own code on affected servers. However, PHP’s advance notice does not name the CVEs or explain how the flaws work. Reports suggest the vulnerabilities could affect PHP versions from PHP 5 onward.
#cybersecuritynews
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Honoured to officiate the #CyberRun in Jinja City on behalf of @NITAUganda1
Under the theme “Run. Secure. Empower.”, we championed digital hygiene, cybersecurity awareness, and collective responsibility for a safer digital Uganda.
Let’s run towards a secure digital future!
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It's been a high-energy Saturday morning at the Cyber Run in Jinja, running alongside like-minded individuals for a safer, more secure digital Uganda. 🏃🏾♀️💚
Every step towards the finish line was a reminder that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility both online and offline.
#NITAU #CyberRun #DigitizeUG
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Episode 2 of #TechKaboozi is out now and in the spirit of cybersecurity month, we are diving deep into all things cybersecurity. 🔒🛡️
@JonnnieT Manager of Governance and Risk at NITA-Uganda, shares practical tips to help you stay safe online.
Watch now and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an episode 👇
youtu.be/JXUA0NBkHFU
#NITAU #TechKaboozi #DigitizeUG
@NITAUgandaED @JonnnieT @MoICT_Ug @nextmediaug @UncleMarkUganda @GCIC_Tech @natkundasandra
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Did you know the law applies online just as it does offline? ⚖️
On Episode 3 of #TechKaboozi, Caroline Mugisha, our Director for Regulation and Legal Services, explains how cyber laws protect you and keep Uganda's digital space safe and trusted.
You don't want to miss this one.
Subscribe to the NITA-U YouTube Channel by clicking the link below so you don't miss an episode.
youtu.be/I4V6VYcsCVY
#NITAU #TechKaboozi #DigitizeUG
@NITAUgandaED @MoICT_Ug @nextmediaug @UncleMarkUganda @GCIC_Tech @natkundasandra
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On the Atlassian item, the Crowd chain is the part to prioritize: the file read is WEB-INF/classes/crowd.properties, and watchTowr notes an IP allowlist on Crowd makes the escalation much harder. Previdian’s tracker shows 158 attempts from 26 IPs at last check.
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To our partners across government and the private sector; thank you! 💚
Every request you log and every piece of feedback you share helps us serve you better. Through UGSupport, we'll keep listening, responding and solving IT challenges with you.
Happy Customer Service Week!
Need IT support? Reach our UGSupport customer helpline at +256 785 807169.
#NITAU #CustomerServiceWeek #DigitizeUg
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A safer digital Uganda starts with each one of us. 🔐🇺🇬
Let’s stay informed, practice good cyber hygiene and work together to build a safer and more trusted digital environment for everyone. Join the conversation tonight!
#BeSafeOnlineUg #CyberAwarenessMonth
@JonnnieT @NITAUganda1 @CERT_UG
Tomorrow, 7 October, at 7:30 PM EAT, join the 65th #CEPAConvo on @centre4policy’s X Spaces for the "𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈: 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫?" conversation.
The discussion will examine AI-enabled fraud, privacy risks, and automated decisions affecting everyday opportunities—and what government, technology companies, and service providers should do to prevent harm and help users seek redress.
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Johnson Tumusiime (@JonnnieT ) | Daphne Naggayi Pearl (@DaphnePearl8) | Elizabeth Zipporah Akol (@Ms_Akol)
𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫: Timothy Ainebyoona (@timothy_aine)
📍Be sure to catch us on: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1nGeLMQ…
#CEPAProgramming
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🔐 Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🇺🇬
Every click, password and login matters. This October let's make Uganda safer online, one habit at a time.
✅ Use strong & unique passwords
✅ Turn on multi-factor authentication
✅ Think before you click suspicious links
✅ Keep your devices and apps updated
Stay tuned for daily tips all month long.
Be safe online. It's easy! 🔐
#BesafeOnlineUg #DigitizeUg #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth
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CyberPulse | Cybersecurity Awareness Bulletin
🚨This week's biggest threat: A critical authentication bypass in JFrog Artifactory (CVE-2026-82329) is being actively exploited to create admin-level tokens with no credentials required.
Artifactory manages every build artifact, container image, and deployment package in enterprise pipelines an attacker with admin access can silently poison any package or inject malicious code into any software release.
Patch immediately, restrict external access, and rotate all tokens now.
Also flagged:
❗️Virtualizor BGP Hijack: Attackers pushed backdoored updates to VPS panels worldwide verify your version against the official release hash
❗️Dropbox via Lenovo Email Flaw: Fraudulent ID registrations hijacked linked Dropbox accounts revoke unrecognized third-party access
❗️14 Trojanized npm Packages: Fake calendar utilities deployed an AI-powered Linux backdoor audit dependencies and rotate credentials
💡Tip: Attackers are hijacking BGP routing to redirect update traffic to malicious servers. Always verify updates using cryptographic hashes before installing, especially for server tools.
Protect yourself:
✔️Verify software versions against official hashes
✔️Revoke unrecognized third-party account access
✔️Audit dependencies after suspicious installs
Read, share, help build a safer digital Uganda.
#CyberPulse #CyberSecurity #CERTUg #PoweredByNITAU
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Our very own Conrad Mabira, Security Analyst will be participating in a Twitter Space by @RENU_256 sharing insights and perspectives on strengthening cyber resilience and safeguarding Uganda’s research and education community.
Stay tuned!
X Space: lnkd.in/d_6jSGnU
#NITAU #DigitizeUG
Meet the Panelists | Mabira Conrad
Meet Mr. Mabira Conrad, Security Analyst at @NITAUganda1, who joins our distinguished panel for the @renu_cert 10th Anniversary X Space happening tonight!
As we mark a decade of defending digital assets, Conrad will join fellow cybersecurity experts to share insights and perspectives on strengthening cyber resilience and safeguarding Uganda's research and education community.
Join the conversation under the theme:
"A Decade of Defending Digital Assets for Uganda's Research & Education."
📅 Today, Thursday, 13th August 2026
🕖 7:00 PM EAT
📍 X Space : xitter.cf/i/spaces/1dGYllZXLBzKX…
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Meet one of our panelists, Mr. Mabira Conrad, joining us for the RENU-CERT@10 X Space this Thursday, 13th August 2026.
Tune in as we reflect on a decade of defending digital assets for Uganda’s Research & Education community. 🔐🇺🇬
@RENU_256 #RENUCERTAT10 #Cybersecurity
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X Space Alert!🚨
Join the Conversation: A Decade of Defending Digital Assets
As part of the @renu_cert 10th Anniversary celebrations, we invite you to an engaging X Space discussion under the theme:
"A Decade of Defending Digital Assets for Uganda's Research & Education."
Hear from a distinguished panel of cybersecurity leaders and experts as they reflect on the evolution of cybersecurity, emerging threats, cyber resilience, and the future of protecting digital assets across Uganda's research and education community.
📅 Date: Thursday, 13th August 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM EAT
📍 Venue: X Space
🔗 Link: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1dGYllZ…
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and celebrate 10 years of RENU-CERT safeguarding the digital future of research and education.
🔗 Scan the QR code on the poster to join the conversation.
@UbuntuNet @WACREN @ASRENorg @SomaliREN @NITAUganda1 @UCC_Official
Join us on Thursday, 13th August 2026 at 7:00 PM EAT as we discuss “A Decade of Defending Digital Assets for Uganda’s Research & Education.”
Tune in and be part of the conversation! 🔐🇺🇬
xitter.cf/i/spaces/1dGYllZXLBzKX
@RENU_256
#RENUCERTAt10 #Cybersecurity
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#CyberMonday
That password: How sure are you it's not been breached?
You can always check via haveibeenpwned.com
A simple exercise like this can help you avert serious damage to your personal data, reputation & organisation you work in.
#BeVigilant
ALT #CyberMonday That password: How sure are you it's not been breached? You can always check via https://haveibeenpwned.com A simple exercise like this can help you avert serious damage to your personal data, reputation & organisation you work in. #BeVigilant
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🛑 One visit to a malicious webpage could have been enough to expose your #WhatsApp Web chats.
CVE-2026-48294 in Adobe Acrobat’s Chrome extension could read messages, contact names, chat previews, and profile data without malware, stolen credentials, or session cookies.
The extension has over 314 million users.
See how HermeticReader worked: thehackernews.com/2026/07/ad…
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Read more about the framework here: nita.go.ug/guidelines-it-sta…