Author: Adam Bishop
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Security Risks Are Evolving—Why Canadian Businesses Must Adapt Now
According to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index only three per cent of Canadian businesses are fully prepared to defend against today’s threats. AI is both a powerful tool for security and a major risk, with 80 per cent of organizations reporting AI-related incidents like phishing scams, deepfakes, and AI model manipulation. Yet, 41 per cent…
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Celebrate World Password Day
World Password Day, May 1st, is here—a perfect reminder for businesses to evaluate and improve their password practices. In this digital era, strong security measures are essential to protect sensitive data and fend off cyber threats. Below, we dive into password do’s and don’ts, along with simple tips to help businesses fortify their defenses. Do’s…
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A Cautionary Tale for Canadian Businesses
Canadian businesses may find the lessons from Hamilton’s experience invaluable as they navigate their own cybersecurity challenges. Here’s what unfolded: Hamilton faced serious vulnerabilities in its IT systems as identified by the Auditor General (AG) in 2021. These included decentralized IT elements, inadequate monitoring, recovery planning, and employee susceptibility to phishing scams. While the AG…
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Digital Fraud: A Growing Threat for Canadian Businesses
Digital fraud is escalating at an alarming rate in Canada, with businesses feeling its effects. TransUnion’s H1 2025 State of Omnichannel Fraud Update reveals startling statistics: between August and December 2024, 56% of Canadians were targeted by fraudsters, and 9% reported being victims. This trend demands attention, especially within the insurance industry, which saw a…
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The Critical Role of Uninterruptible Power Supplies in Business Continuity
The recent ice storm in Peterborough Ontario left businesses grappling with significant disruptions due to widespread power outages. The storm, which brought freezing rain and ice accumulation, caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including power lines and trees, leading to prolonged outages across the region. For local businesses, the outages have resulted in operational challenges, including…
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Random Password Generators
Strong passwords are essential to safeguarding your personal and sensitive information online. Password generators play a crucial role in helping you create highly secure and robust passwords that are difficult for hackers to crack. Many, if not all, password managers contain a password generator as well. In the case of the password generator we are…
