‘TripleCheck’ aims to raise the bar in AML security
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A new three-step verification process has been created by anti-money laundering (AML) specialist SmartSearch. TripleCheck, the new digital Know Your Customer (KYC)…
Police launch homicide inquiry after German hospital hack
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German police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died during a cyber-attack on a hospital. Hackers disabled computer systems at…
Bashir Fancy shares personal phishing incident September 14 2020
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o you think it can’t happen to you? Think again, I am involved in this business, have written security standards, have had…
RCMP charge 2 Montreal men in cyberattacks at Canadian Tire, BMO and Simplii
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Digital evidence, firearms found in home, police say The RCMP have laid charges against two Montrealers after an investigation into high-profile cyberattacks at…
Why data is the missing link in your cybersecurity strategy
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Everyone’s aware of how challenging maintaining a strong cyber security posture is these days. There’s no longer a perimeter to protect and…
Digital gardens let you cultivate your own little bit of the internet
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Sara Garner had a nagging feeling something wasn’t quite right. A software engineer, she was revamping her personal site, but it just…
There are 1.15 million SMBs in Canada – only three have passed CyberSecure Canada’s certification test
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Twelve months ago Ottawa announced a cybersecurity certification program to encourage small and mid-sized businesses to take security more seriously and enable them to…
FBI and CISA Warn About New Crime-For-Hire Vishing Services
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The FBI and CISA have issued formal warnings about a new mutation of phishing (vishing) that relies on dedicated cybercrime groups who…
Inside the Chinese military attack on Nortel
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It was a mind-blowing clue. In 2004 Nortel cyber-security advisor Brian Shields investigated a serious breach in the telecom giant’s network. At…
How National Standards are Shaping the Digital Economy
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Some industry leaders of the Canadian information and communications technology ecosystem understand how national standards are shaping our digital economy and the…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Intel’s Intellectual Property
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The largest chipmaker in the United States is investigating a data breach that leaked 20 GB of confidential and restricted data. A…
Breaking Down Trump’s WeChat and TikTok Ban: What to Expect
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The Trump administration set the internet ablaze on Thursday when it issued an executive order that sets a firm date for a WeChat…
