Tag: canada

  • Unsubscribe with Caution

    Unsubscribe with Caution

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    Adam Bishop
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    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…

  • Cyber Attacks in Canada Surge Threefold in Two Years

    Cyber Attacks in Canada Surge Threefold in Two Years

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    Adam Bishop
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    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…

  • The Rise of Scattered Spider

    The Rise of Scattered Spider

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    Adam Bishop
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    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…

  • The Growing Threat to Canadian Law Firms

    The Growing Threat to Canadian Law Firms

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    Adam Bishop
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    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…

  • How Businesses Can Stay Operational During an Internet Outage

    How Businesses Can Stay Operational During an Internet Outage

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    Adam Bishop
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    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…

  • Lessons from Nova Scotia Power’s Breach

    Lessons from Nova Scotia Power’s Breach

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    Adam Bishop
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    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…