Tag: canada
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Nova Scotia Power seeks $6.8M for Cybersecurity Upgrades
Nova Scotia Power is seeking approval from the province’s utility regulator to invest $6.8 million in enhancing its cybersecurity measures. The plan outlines cybersecurity upgrades at 12 locations, but their specific sites remain undisclosed. A spokesperson for Nova Scotia Power describes the initiative as preventative. Thus far, the utility has not been targeted by the…
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A Wake-Up Call for Corporate Cybersecurity
Imagine downloading a free tool online, only to realize months later that it came bundled with malware that gave hackers full access to your computer. That’s exactly what happened to an engineer named Matthew Van Andel in early 2024. While using his home office computer, he unknowingly installed malicious software posing as an AI tool.…
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Cybersecurity Breach Hits Canadian Packaging Firm
On Feb. 21, 2025, Imaflex Inc. announced that its operations have been affected by a cyber security incident on certain of the Corporation’s systems. In response, the company swiftly took decisive measures to mitigate any potential impacts on its data and operations. With the support of third-party cybersecurity experts, Imaflex launched a comprehensive investigation to…
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Rising Data Breaches Challenge Canadian Companies’ Cybersecurity Efforts
Data breaches have become a pervasive issue, with around one in six Canadian businesses affected by cybersecurity incidents in 2023. Despite the rise in such events, companies continue to struggle with implementing effective defense protocols and post-breach responses. Cybersecurity expert Milind Bhargava highlights the commonality of unpreparedness, recounting an investigation of a ransomware breach in…
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Windows 10 End of Support
The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025. For businesses still relying on Windows 10, this marks a critical juncture in their cybersecurity strategy. Here is what you need to know to ensure your business remains secure and compliant in the face of this meaningful change. Key Implications for Businesses…
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Canada Lags Globally Amid Stalled Cybersecurity Bill
The recent decision to prorogue Parliament has left Canadian cybersecurity experts worried, as it killed the federal cybersecurity bill, Bill C-26, which aimed to protect Canada’s critical infrastructure. Experts are urging businesses in critical industries to take steps to protect themselves from cyberattacks in the absence of legislation. Canada is lagging behind its global peers…
