Author: Adam Bishop
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What Canadian Businesses Can Learn from Pembroke Regional Hospital’s Recent Incident
In June of this year, Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) faced a significant cybersecurity incident that disrupted services and forced the cancellation of some appointments and procedures. While the hospital has since confirmed that no patient data appears to have been compromised, the event offers valuable insights for Canadian organizations across all sectors. The breach was…
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The Future with Passkeys
Passwords have long been the cornerstone of digital authentication, but they come with a critical flaw: they require users to share a secret with the service they’re logging into. This shared secret model means that every time you log in, your password must be transmitted and stored—creating a vulnerability that has led to some of…
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Ottawa Revives Critical-Infrastructure Cybersecurity Bill
Canadian businesses across telecom, banking, transportation and energy sectors are about to face new, mandatory cybersecurity rules. Mandatory Cybersecurity Programs and Incident Reporting Enforceable Ban on Huawei and ZTE Equipment What Prompted the Push? Key Dates and Next Steps Action Items for Canadian Businesses Protecting digital supply chains is no longer optional—it’s a competitive advantage…
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Unsubscribe with Caution
Canadian businesses face a growing cybersecurity threat hiding in plain sight: the seemingly harmless “unsubscribe” link in marketing emails. According to experts, these links are increasingly being exploited by cybercriminals to trick recipients into visiting malicious websites, harvesting sensitive data, or even installing malware without consent. With spam now accounting for nearly half of global…
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Cyber Attacks in Canada Surge Threefold in Two Years
Cyber threats are escalating in Canada, and small businesses are feeling the impact. A recent report by QBE reveals that the number of significant cyber incidents has tripled in the past two years, with projections showing this trend will continue. Rising Threats & Business Awareness In 2023, Canada saw 10 major cyberattacks, which jumped to…
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The Rise of Scattered Spider
The Rise of Scattered Spider One group making waves in the cybersecurity landscape is Scattered Spider—a loose network of hackers with ties to Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. Their specialty? Social engineering, a manipulative technique used to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information. The Canadian Connection What makes Scattered Spider particularly notable from a…
