Category: continuity
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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 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…
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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…
