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Navigating the Digital Battlefield: The State of Cybersecurity in 2024

20-February
As we step further into the digital age, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more pronounced. In 2024, our reliance on interconnected systems, smart devices, and cloud technologies has reached unprecedented levels, making the protection of sensitive information and digital assets a critical priority.

Potential Solutions at the Right End of the Cyber Talent Pipeline

19-May | Written by Edward Pereira
For years we have been told that there is a severe shortage of workers with cybersecurity skills and experience, both in Canada and internationally. Most studies have described a crisis in terms of hundreds of thousands, even millions of job vacancies, depending on the scope of the study.

Twitch, Breached. A Hacktivism Reboot?

14-February | Written by Jean Loup P. G. Le Roux
A few weeks ago, the whole world reeled on the news that Twitch had been hacked. Millions of people instantly flocked to haveibeenpwned.com to see if their emails had been compromised and quickly changed their passwords.

Is Your Enterprise Prepared for Bill C-11, Bill 64 and the others?

22-Oct | Written by Luigi Tiano.

2021 will be a year to remember for many reasons. Unprecedented technological innovations have resulted in a rapid digitalization of our everyday lives. As a result, the amount of data being captured and handled related to individuals has grown at exponential rates.

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02/02/2024 U.S. government sanctions Iranian officials over Pennsylvania water facility hack

The Iranian attack targeted a device manufactured by an Israeli company. (read more)

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01/29/2024 Wow! Mother of all breaches reveals 26 billion records: what we know so far

The supermassive leak contains data from numerous previous breaches, comprising an astounding 12 terabytes of information, spanning over a mind-boggling 26 billion records. (read more)

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01/22/2024 Smartphone ambient light sensors allow spying

Android and iPhone ambient light sensors can be turned into cameras, allowing malicious actors to secretly film unsuspecting victims and their surroundings. (read more)

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Deception = Distraction + Decoy

29-May | Written by Steve Tso
Phishing is a form of deception, and deceptions are comprised of two components: a distraction, and a decoy. The greater the distraction, the more effective the decoy. Both work together to entice its victims to commit. CV-19 represents an impactful distraction that’s prolonged. And hackers are taking advantage by pairing CV-19 with a myriad of relatable decoys. This article discusses the ramification of this through the lens of a typical Canadian family.

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Buckle Up! Because Cyber Saves Lives

11-May | Written by Steve Tso
Similar to not wearing a seat belt, not taking cybersecurity preventative measures is irresponsible. In this article, I draw a comparison between the two and explain how getting to the point of being numb with something that’s clearly in the wrong doesn’t make it right. I then discuss the origins of Cyber Business Review, how it works, and how you can get involved.

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