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Cyber Security Today, May 21, 2021 – Ransomware gang still wants millions, why you need to patch fast and beware of phone scams

Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday May 21st, I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com. The Conti ransomware gang is trying to mend its dented reputation for scrambling the data

Published on: May 21st, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, May 19, 2021 – Data breach at an international student insurer, avoid stalkerware and the latest business email scam

Data breach at an international student insurer, avoid stalkerware and the latest business email scam. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday May 19th. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com.

Published on: May 19th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, May 17, 2021 – The latest on ransomware gangs and their strategies

The latest on ransomware gangs and their strategies. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday May 17th. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com. Is the Darkside ransomware gang dead or

Published on: May 17th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, May 14, 2021 – Beware of fileless malware, a Wi-Fi warning and more

Beware of fileless malware, a Wi-Fi warning and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, May 14. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com.   Attackers always look for ways

Published on: May 14th, 2021 Howard Solomon
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Darktrace partners with Microsoft to help organizations close the security gaps across the cloud

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace has partnered with Microsoft to provide mutual customers with enterprise-scale, self-learning AI that detects and autonomously responds to cyber threats.  The two organizations are collaborating to offer enhanced security across

Published on: May 13th, 2021 Pragya Sehgal

Cyber Security Today, May 12, 2021 – Hate on messaging apps, Zix used in scams and QR code warning

Fight hate on private messaging apps, how Zix is used for scams, a warning on QR codes and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, May 12th. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter

Published on: May 12th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, May 10, 2021 – Deadline looms for Women In Cyber Day petition, data theft from insurance quote websites and advice from Canada’s top cyber agency

Deadline looms for Women In Cyber Day petition, data theft from insurance quote websites and advice from Canada’s top cyber agency Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, May 10. I'm Howard Solomon,

Published on: May 10th, 2021 Pragya Sehgal

Cyber insurers now demanding firms have MFA, says Canadian broker

Infosec experts say CISOs must add multifactor authentication for logins to better protect their organizations against credentials theft. But there's also another reason. As of Jan. 1, many North American cyber insurers have

Published on: May 7th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, May 7, 2021 – Security of restaurant online ordering platforms questioned, Google gets tough with 2FA and product review scam revealed

Security of restaurant online ordering platforms questioned, Google gets tough with 2FA and fake online product review scam revealed. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, May 7. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter

Published on: May 7th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, May 5, 2021 – World Password Day advice, your car’s infotainment system may be a privacy risk, plus vendor security updates

World Password Day advice, your car’s infotainment system may be a privacy risk, a new hacker discovered and more security updates. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, May 5 I'm Howard Solomon,

Published on: May 5th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, May 3, 2021 – Ransomware gang reportedly drops encryption; Saskatchewan insurance broker hit by ransomware; Employees put COVID data at risk

Ransomware gang reportedly drops encryption, Saskatchewan insurance broker hit by ransomware and employees put COVID data at risk. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, May 3, 2021. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter

Published on: May 3rd, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, April 30, 2021 – A Linux alert, negligent executives and another warning to QNAP users

A Linux alert, negligent executives and another warning to QNAP users. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, April 30. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com. Security professionals with Linux

Published on: April 30th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, April 28, 2021 – Millions of stolen Emotet email addresses can now be searched, user data of Reverb exposed, and more phishing and text scams

Millions of stolen Emotet email addresses can now be searched, user data of Reverb exposed, and more phishing and text scams. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, April 28. I'm Howard Solomon,

Published on: April 28th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, April 26, 2021 – Emotet wiped from servers, Passwordstate password manager compromised and be careful with Apple AirDrop file sharing

Emotet wiped from servers, Passwordstate password manager compromised and be careful with Apple AirDrop file sharing Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday April 26th. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for

Published on: April 26th, 2021 Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, April 21, 2021 – Hackers steal driver’s licence numbers, energy company drained of customer account data and be careful of this Wi-Fi air fryer

Hackers steal driver’s licence numbers, an energy company drained of customer account data and be careful of this Wi-Fi air fryer. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, April 21. I'm Howard Solomon,

Published on: April 21st, 2021 Howard Solomon