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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 -
CybersecurityRANSOMED - Brookfield Residential - A local home and real estate developer with 5.7 billion in assets is the latest victim of the DarkSide Ransomware
Yet another local Canadian company falls victim to ransomware. This time its homebuilder Brookfield Residential and they are the DarkSide Ransomware's newest victim.
September 2, 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 -
CybersecurityWhy NOT Investing in IT Can Cost You BIG
If you haven’t invested in IT security, then your business is at risk.
August 1, 2020 4 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 -
Business OperationsHow To Quickly Shift To A Work-From-Home Business Model To Maximize Productivity In Today’s Coronavirus Environment
As a business owner today, you are now facing unprecedented challenges to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. You are asked to self-isolate and practice social distancing to “flatten the curve.” You are asked to allow your employees to work from home to reduce possible exposure and slow the spread of COVID-19.
March 25, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Are Counting On You Letting Your Guard Down During This Global Pandemic – Here’s How To Stop Them
The world is slowing down during this COVID-19 pandemic. Wall Street is being hit hard. People are no longer going out. We’re told to quarantine or self-isolate and not engage in groups.
March 25, 2020 3 min -
Cybersecurity5 Signs You’re About To Get Hacked – And What You Can Do To Prevent It
Hackers love to go after small businesses. There are many businesses to choose from, and many don’t invest in good IT security. Plus, many business owners and their employees have bad cyber security habits. They do things that increase their risk of a malware attack or a cyber-attack. Here are five bad habits that can lead to a hack and what you can do to reduce your risk.
March 2, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityTop 3 Ways Hackers Will Attack Your Network — And They Are Targeting You RIGHT NOW
You might read the headline of this article and think, “That has to be an exaggeration.” Unfortunately, it’s not. Every single day, small businesses are targeted by cybercriminals. These criminals look for vulnerable victims, then attack.
February 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Confess: The Top 4 Tricks And Sneaky Schemes They Use To Hack Your Computer Network
Most cybercriminals love their jobs. They get to put their hacking skills to the test. In fact, many of them “compete” against one another to see who can hack into a network the fastest or who can steal the most data. They don’t care who gets hurt along the way. And in most cases, it’s small-business owners who are getting hurt.
December 1, 2019 4 min -
Cybersecurity
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
November 5, 2019 8 min -
Managed ITDon’t Let Your IT Company Make This One Mistake With Your Computer Network
Your IT services company is one quick phone call away. This is true of a lot of businesses that outsource their IT needs through an IT services provider.
November 1, 2019 3 min -
Managed IT16 Critical Questions You MUST Ask Before Hiring Any IT Company
This free report will explain in simple, non-technical terms what you need to look for when outsourcing your IT support, as well as cost-saving strategies, insider tips and16 revealing questions you MUST ask any computer consultant before giving him access to your computer network. If your current guy can't answer a confident"Yes" to all 16, it might be time to look for someone else.
October 29, 2019 7 min -
CybersecurityEmployees Keeping Your Data Safe? ... Don’t Count On It
In any business, big or small, employees can be your biggest IT threat, and they might not even realize it. Businesses already face countless cyberthreats, like data breaches, cyber-attacks, online viruses and malicious e -mails. But despite all these outside threats, the real problem can come from the inside.
October 1, 2019 1 min
