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Cybersecurity

How AI-Driven Phishing Is Targeting Canadian SMBs in 2025

Cyberattacks are evolving faster than most small businesses can respond. Even the savviest teams can fall for AI-generated emails designed to look like they come from trusted colleagues or suppliers.

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Palo Alto Patches Firewall Crash Bug

A solid firewall is critical to your business’s cybersecurity, especially when your employees log in from home or on the road. However, a recent Palo Alto firewall crash bug could have allowed attackers to knock systems offline.

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New n8n Vulnerability Puts Systems at Risk

A recently discovered flaw in n8n has many business owners on edge, and for good reason. Tracked as CVE-2026-21858, the n8n vulnerability allows hackers to run code on self-hosted setups.

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Microsoft Edge’s AI Scam Blocker: What The GTA & Ontario SMBs Must Know

 

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Cisco Patches Flaw That Risked Sensitive Data

Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed headlines or security advisories to the effect of “Cisco patches security flaw.” The company confirmed a medium-severity vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) that could have exposed sensitive business data. These are key pieces that many companies use for Network Access Control, which basically decides who or what gets on your network and keeps things locked down tight.

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Scam Season Alert: Simple Tips To Avoid Traps

For many business owners, knowing how to avoid scams and stay ahead of the bad guys can feel like a full-time job. It doesn’t help that scam season is in full swing. January is barely underway, and business owners are already getting hit with fake bank alerts, delivery notices, and “urgent” account warnings, usually before they’ve finished their coffee.

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Defending Against Software Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Software supply chain security has quickly become one of the biggest blind spots for businesses of all sizes. Software is assembled from an ecosystem of third-party libraries, open-source components, cloud services, and automated tools. That interconnected web creates real efficiency, but it also creates opportunity for cybercriminals.

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U.S. Cybersecurity Pros Admit Role in BlackCat Attacks

BlackCat cyberattacks have been making headlines again, but this time for a reason that hits uncomfortably close to home for business owners.

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How Small Businesses Can Outsmart Hackers

Somewhere right now, a cybercriminal is making New Year's resolutions. Not for self-care or work-life balance—they’re planning how to steal more in 2025.

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SmarterMail Flaw Enables Dangerous Remote Code Execution

Business-grade email systems are supposed to be one of the safer corners of your IT environment, which is why the newly patched SmarterMail remote code execution vulnerability deserves your attention.

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The Security Blind Spots Putting Small Businesses at Risk

When you think about protecting valuable assets, you probably think about physical security, with locks, guards, vaults, and surveillance. Companies spend big bucks keeping their buildings safe, but even with all that protection, defenses are only as strong as their weakest link.

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The Hidden Cybercrime Draining Your Paycheck

If you sign off on payroll every few weeks, you probably feel confident that the money is going where it’s supposed to go.

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Is Your Business Tech Due for a Checkup?

January is the month we finally do the things we’ve been putting off. Doctor, dentist, even that weird noise in the car gets checked.

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Cybercriminals Exploit Holiday Cheer for Digital Attacks

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many business owners and consumers, they’re also prime time for holiday cyber attacks. Grinches are turning festive online shopping into a minefield, turning shoppers’ distraction and urgency into opportunities to steal. For many businesses, keeping data safe now requires as much attention as enticing shoppers.

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WhatsApp Accounts Hijacked Without Cracking Authentication

Many businesses lean on WhatsApp for client chats, team coordination, and quick decisions. But that convenience is now being used against them. Researchers are seeing a noticeable jump in WhatsApp account hijackings, including cases involving users who normally spot scams quickly.

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PayPal Subscriptions Exploited To Send Convincing Scam Emails

There’s a new problem hitting email inboxes that you need to know about to protect your business accounts. The PayPal subscription scam is one of the more convincing phishing tactics circulating right now.

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IT Leaders Still Chasing Cybersecurity–Productivity Balance

Getting the cybersecurity–productivity balance right is tougher than most people think.

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Inside RomCom’s Rise as a Cyberweapon

When most people hear the word “cyberweapon,” they think of shadowy government agencies cooking up tools in hidden labs. In practice, it rarely works that cleanly. Plenty of the tools causing the most damage today didn’t come from government labs at all. They were built and refined in criminal circles.

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Defending Retailers During the Year’s Most Vulnerable Season

The holiday rush is exciting for business owners: sales skyrocket, customers flood in, and that end-of-year boost can make or break your annual numbers. But with the positive comes the negative, and unfortunately, the holidays are also a vulnerable season for cybersecurity.

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107 Android Fixes Land: Make Sure You’re Protected

Google just rolled out one of the biggest Android security batches of the year, squashing 107 vulnerabilities across the entire ecosystem. If your business runs on Android phones or tablets, this patch isn’t optional.