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CybersecurityOntario Nurses College is the target of a Ransomware Attack.
The College of Nurses of Ontario, which oversees about 188,000 members, offered few details about what it had previously referred to only as a “cybersecurity incident” it discovered Sept. 8. "(The college) was affected by ransomware," spokeswoman Angela Smith said. If you don’t have proper cybersecurity systems in place, now is the time. Cybercriminals are looking for the low hanging fruit - business owners who do not invest in PROPER cybersecurity solutions. Make sure this ISN’T you!
September 23, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityDo you know what a CEO Scam looks like? How about a Spear Phishing attack?
In this example, we will show you a REAL WORLD example that was very nearly successful. It showcases a cybercriminal combining both tactics to target this organization. While we have redacted the organization's private information and obtained their consent to show this - it's important to showcase how elaborate some of these scams are. Can you spot the CEO Scam? Can you spot the Spear Phishing Attack? Can you see how both were combined to attack the user?
September 18, 2020 2 min -
CybersecurityPresident & CEO, Darryl Cresswell, Signs Publishing Deal To Co-Author the book, “On Thin Ice”
Big news! Our President and CEO, Darryl Cresswell has just signed a book publishing deal with TechnologyPress™ in partnership with industry-leading cybersecurity experts to co-author a book on cybersecurity - "On Thin Ice". Get the details of the release here - https://www.pressnewsroom.com/president-ceo-darryl-cresswell-signs-publishing-deal-with-technologypress-to-co-author-the-book-on-thin-ice/
September 4, 2020 1 min -
CybersecuritySneaky Ways Cybercriminals Attack Your Network And What You Can Do To Prevent It NOW
If you own a small business, your business is a target for hackers. According to a report by 4iQ, a cyber security analyst firm, from 2017 to 2019, there was a 424% increase in the number of attacks on small businesses.
September 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityCanadian Shipping Company Canpar Express is the target of a Ransomware Attack
Canadian Shipping Company Canpar Express is the target of a Ransomware Attack
August 26, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityVerified Twitter Accounts HACKED to promote Crypto Scam
HIGH PROFILE Twitter users like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, and MORE have had their accounts hacked asking followers to send money to a blockchain address in exchange for a larger payback.
July 17, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityHow To Avoid Getting Hacked By Cybercriminals And Protect Everything You’ve Worked So Hard To Achieve
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to steal data and make a buck at the expense of someone they’ve never met. They don’t care if they ruin someone’s life or destroy a business in the process. This is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date with the latest technology.
July 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityThis Is The #1 Thing You Can Do To Prevent Cybercriminals From Hacking Your Network
There is one thing many small businesses do that puts them at risk for a cyber-attack. They take a reactive approach to IT security. They wait until something bad happens until they do anything. Unfortunately, we live and work in a time when you can no longer be reactive to cyberthreats. Practically every small business is connected to the Internet and relies on a network to function. It’s the digital world we live in. We have to deal with hackers, data loss, equipment failure and everything else that goes with living in that digital world.
May 27, 2020 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat is Spear Phishing?
Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing. Phishing, in turn, is a form of fraud involving a threat actor masquerading as a trusted entity with the aim of acquiring sensitive information from an unsuspecting victim. In the classic version of this attack, the target receives an email that seems to come from a reputable source, such as a major internet or technology company, and is urged to log in to the popular website of the alleged source, for which a URL is provided. Clicking on the URL directs the victim to a fake copy of the website in question. Any information the victim submits to...
May 13, 2020 8 min -
Cybersecurity
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
November 5, 2019 8 min -
CybersecurityTop Ways To Protect Your Business From The #1 Security Threat You Face
Today, cybercrime is more than a potential threat facing your business. It’s an unavoidable force of nature.
July 1, 2019 2 min
