PICA reports cyber incident and moves some systems offline as a precaution

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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EOJ says election results remain unchanged for seven constituencies follow official count

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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CARICOM election observation mission commends Jamaica for its preparation and execution of Wednesday’s election

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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The United States and Barbados congratulate PM elect Dr. Holness on the JLP’s victory

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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Young people face deep uncertainty over jobs and housing: UNICEF Jamaica Poll

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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More persons to join labour market under projected wage increase should JLP win September 3 polls – Dr. Holness

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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PNP says JLP’s plan to increase minimum wage from $16k-$32k over few years mirrors its proposed increase of income tax threshold to $3.5M

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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JLP leader Dr. Andrew Holness says his party does not undermine press freedom

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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ITA urges political party supporters not to protrude bodies from vehicles during rallies

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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Spokesperson on National Security Peter Bunting calls on EOJ to clarify reports that polling station for some police officers has been changed

By: Marlene Freeman

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says a cyber incident has been detected by its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team .

The agency says the quick and decisive action taken by the team has limited the impact of the breach that took place yesterday.

The actions taken included containing the threat, notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, and beginning the process of systems and operational recovery.

As a precaution, PICA has moved some of its systems offline.

The agency says at this time, there is no indication that any personal data has been compromised. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident.

As the response teams continue to probe the incident, members of the public may experience some delays in accessing some services.

PICA notes that work will continue diligently with the Major Organized Crime and Anti-corruption Agency (MOCA) and Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JACIRT) to restore full operations.

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