Tag: smallbusinesscanada

  • Fake Settlement Scams Are Targeting Canadians Again

    Fake Settlement Scams Are Targeting Canadians Again

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    Adam Bishop
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    Canadian businesses are being reminded to stay alert as scammers increasingly exploit familiar headlines to make fraud look legitimate. A recent example involves text messages claiming recipients are eligible for a “milk settlement,” despite no such class action existing. These messages typically include a link urging users to provide personal or financial information. While they…

  • Be aware—the threat is real and significant

    Be aware—the threat is real and significant

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    Adam Bishop
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    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…