Category: Passwords
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Canada–Philippines Cyber Cooperation
Canada and the Philippines have strengthened their cybersecurity cooperation following a recent meeting between senior defence and cyber security officials from both countries. The discussions focused on cyber defence, information security, and long-term collaboration to address evolving global cyber threats, reinforcing a growing bilateral security partnership. The engagement brought together leaders from the Philippines’ Department…
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Fake Online Tutoring Services Are Extorting Students and Universities
Universities across the English‑speaking world are facing a growing cybersecurity threat tied to so‑called “academic support” services. According to Okta Threat Intelligence, many contract cheating operations pose as tutoring or proctoring services but are organized extortion schemes. Students are lured, often during high‑stress periods like midterms or finals, into sharing login credentials so assignments can…
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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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The Growing Threat to Canadian Law Firms
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries worldwide, its rapid adoption in Canadian businesses—including law firms—is exposing organizations to new cybersecurity risks. A recent report by Cisco highlights a troubling trend: while AI-related cyber incidents are increasing, most businesses remain unprepared to defend against them. Cisco’s findings reveal that 80% of Canadian businesses have faced AI-driven…
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How Businesses Can Stay Operational During an Internet Outage
An internet outage can disrupt business operations, but with the right strategy, companies can stay productive. A key part of this plan is maintaining both local and cloud storage, ensuring access to critical files whether online or offline. Steps to Minimize Downtime Why Businesses Need Both Local & Cloud Storage Using OneDrive’s “Always Keep on…
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Lessons from Nova Scotia Power’s Breach
A recent cybersecurity breach at Nova Scotia Power has sent ripples of concern through the province, highlighting the vulnerabilities that businesses and essential services face in an increasingly digital landscape. Nova Scotia’s Minister of Energy, Trevor Boudreau, addressed the gravity of the situation in a letter to Nova Scotia Power on May 7, expressing concerns…
