Tag: canada
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Be aware—the threat is real and significant
Canadian small and medium-sized businesses might want to take this threat more seriously. Cybercrime is surging globally, and Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly in the crosshairs. Yet many business owners still believe they’re too small to be targeted — a dangerous assumption, according to cybersecurity experts. Canada’s national cybersecurity agency warns that…
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Canada’s Cyber Insurance Market
A Window of Opportunity Amid Uncertainty Canadian businesses are currently enjoying a favorable cyber insurance landscape, with rate reductions and broader coverage options marking a significant shift from the hard market conditions of recent years. According to Aon’s Fall 2025 Canadian Insurance Market Update, abundant reinsurance capacity across North America helped drive a buyer-friendly environment…
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Cyber Risk Doesn’t End on Day One
Cyber attacks are no longer isolated incidents—they’re long-tail events that can stretch from the initial breach to months or even years of legal, financial, and reputational fallout. While headlines often focus on the moment of impact, the real challenge for businesses begins when stakeholders start asking tough questions: How did it happen? Were we prepared?…
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Government of Canada MFA Breach
On August 17, 2025, the Government of Canada disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving 2Keys Corporation, a third-party provider of multi-factor authentication (MFA) services used by CRA, ESDC, and CBSA. A routine software update introduced a vulnerability that exposed phone numbers and email addresses of users who accessed these services between August 3 and 15. Some…
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Canada Ranks #2 for Malware Attacks
Canada is now the second most malware-affected country in the world, with over 256 million malware incidents blocked in Q2 2025, according to a recent report from NordVPN. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), this is a critical signal: your clients are operating in one of the most targeted regions globally. What the Numbers Say The…
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Why Canadian Businesses Should Pay Attention to the House of Commons Data Breach
On August 8, 2025, Canada’s House of Commons suffered a data breach linked to a Microsoft vulnerability, exposing sensitive personal and device information of members and staff. While the full scope remains unclear, the leaked data—ranging from names and job titles to device serial numbers—poses serious risks, including phishing and impersonation attacks. This incident underscores…
