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McAfee report outlines evolving threat landscape

McAfee report outlines evolving threat landscape

Security vendor McAfee released its McAfee Threats Report: Fourth Quarter 2012 this week, reporting that sophisticated attacks originally targeting the financial services industry are now hitting other critical sectors of the economy. “We

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 22nd, 2013 Jeff Jedras
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Mobile security startup Fixmo adds partners

Four-year-old Toronto startup Fixmo Inc. is in the business of securing mobile devices, and is developing some impressive connections. A year after its founding in 2009, the mobile security firm linked up with the U.S.

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 21st, 2013 Grant Buckler
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Canada one of most popular countries to host malware, phishing operations: Websense

Canada is one of top countries in the world most affected by malware and phishing, according to a report from a San Diego-based security vendor. The biggest cyber-security threat faced by businesses over

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 13th, 2013 Brian Jackson
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With IT security, small businesses must plan for future growth today

CANCUN, MEX. -- For the smaller of small businesses, when it comes to IT security it can be tempting to just go with a consumer-grade solution from their local big box retailer. A

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 9th, 2013 Jeff Jedras
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‘Frienemies’ at work – is your data safe?

If you have children or are young enough to remember back to your school days, the term “frenemy” might be familiar – the concept that someone inside your group of friends might be

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 7th, 2013 Brian Jackson
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Million dollar botnet Bamital taken down

A major clickfraud Trojan that's been operating for more than three years and reaped more than $1.1 million in returns for its operators has been shut down, Symantec Corp. announced this morning.Working with

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 7th, 2013 Brian Jackson
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Canadian business and technology associations oppose anti-spam regulations

A list of 13 business and technology associations in Canada are using the opportunity to comment on the proposed anti-spam regulations to fight for the right to put spyware on your computer and

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 6th, 2013 Brian Jackson
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Share your love, but not your password: McAfee

With its “Love, Relationships and Technology” survey, security vendor McAfee Canada is warning amorous Canadians to be wary of sharing more than their hearts with their paramour. The danger is, should the love

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 4th, 2013 Jeff Jedras
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New business endpoint security offering scales to SMBs

Enterprise-grade features at an SMB price is the promise from Russian security vendor Kaspersky Lab with the launch this week of its new flagship security platform for businesses, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business.

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: February 1st, 2013 Jeff Jedras
Android becomes malware magnet as popularity surges

Android becomes malware magnet as popularity surges

Android has reached the same volume of malware threats in less than three years that the PC took 14 years to see, according to a report by Trend Micro. The security vendor released

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 24th, 2013 Brian Jackson
Average SMB spends over $10,000/year on IT security: report

Average SMB spends over $10,000/year on IT security: report

An international study of IT professionals on security issues by Russian security vendor Kaspersky Lab found that the average small business is spending just over $10,000 every year on IT security, which works

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 21st, 2013 Jeff Jedras
TekSavvy buys more time in copyright case vs Hollywood studio

TekSavvy buys more time in copyright case vs Hollywood studio

An independent Chatham, Ont.-based Internet service provider has bought itself more time to inform subscribers they may be the target of lawsuits from a Hollywood movie studio.A judge granted an adjournment in court

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 14th, 2013 Brian Jackson
10 guaranteed ways to lose your critical business data in 2013

10 guaranteed ways to lose your critical business data in 2013

It's the season for New Year's resolutions, and a good one for many small businesses would be to ensure their IT infrastructure, and the critical business data within, is safe and secure.Security vendor

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 9th, 2013 Jeff Jedras
Compromise sought on government Internet surveillance

Compromise sought on government Internet surveillance

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is negotiating with the Conservative government on how to satisfy police desire for easier access to Internet subscriber information while maintaining proper judicial oversight, the Globe and Mail

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 8th, 2013 Brian Jackson
Online business also risky business in Canada, law firm says

Online business also risky business in Canada, law firm says

Has government laid down new red tape that is making it riskier to conduct business online? If you ask Toronto-based law firm Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), the answer is yes – new

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: January 8th, 2013 Brian Jackson