Tag: cybersecurity
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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 State of Cybersecurity for Canadian Businesses
Cybercrime continues to rise worldwide, and Canadian businesses are feeling the impact more than ever. While Canada often appears in joint North American statistics, its threat landscape has its own unique characteristics. From ransomware to phishing to large‑scale fraud, attacks continue to evolve in both frequency and sophistication, affecting organizations of every size and sector.…
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Targeted Phishing Attack Affects Canadian Investors
In August 2025, a targeted phishing campaign compromised sensitive investor information held by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), ultimately affecting approximately 750,000 Canadian investors. Following an extensive forensic investigation exceeding 9,000 hours, CIRO publicly confirmed the full extent of the breach on January 14, 2026. The incident affected a defined subset of current and…
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Resilience Over Compliance
Cyber threats are accelerating, and Canadian businesses face a critical reality: attacks aren’t a matter of if, they’re a matter of when. In the first half of 2025 alone, Canada saw 11.9 billion cyberattack attempts. With AI-driven phishing, ransomware, and even future quantum risks on the horizon, organizations need more than compliance checklists—they need resilience.…
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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…
