Cyber Security Awareness

Phishing Scams: Easy Tips To Avoid Them

Phishing Scams: Easy Tips To Avoid Them

Phishing Scams: Easy Tips To Avoid Them Phishing emails are built on a simple premise. Hackers access sensitive information – the kind of information that only the victims would know – and then use this to convincingly impersonate a company’s CEO or other internal employee, client, customer, or supplier. These emails usually fall into two categories: those targeting data or those targeting money. The trouble is that phishing scams can look amazingly genuine because they often incorporate real information. Although you might not be able to spot them at first, the good news is that a little extra vigilance will go a long way in preventing the hackers from getting what they want. DATA Whenever you receive a request to transfer sensitive data, it’s a good idea to first verify the authenticity of the request by speaking to the sender…read more →

28 Aug, 2018
500,000 Routers Affected by VPNFilter Malware

500,000 Routers Affected by VPNFilter Malware

Reset Your Router! Recently, researchers at Talos—a cyber intelligence unit of Cisco—warned consumers of malware (malicious software) that specifically targets networking devices. The malware, which is known as VPNFilter, impacts an estimated 500,000 routers worldwide, particularly targeting devices from the following manufacturers: Linksys MikroTik Netgear QNAP TP-Link VPNFilter Could Collect Your Information Without Your Knowledge Once on your equipment, the malware could stop your router from working, collect information from any systems that run through it and even block network traffic. Experts are concerned over the scope of the attack, as anyone owning a router from the affected manufacturers could be at risk, including businesses and individuals. Agencies like the FBI have also expressed concern over VPNFilter, as this particular brand of malware can be used in espionage attacks on military, security and other government organizations. Reduce Your Risk by…read more →

30 May, 2018
Cyber Risk Is Everyone’s Business!

Cyber Risk Is Everyone’s Business!

Enough Is Enough! The more we hear about cyber risk, the more people are inclined to cover their ears and say “Enough is Enough!” The problem is, simply being fed up with cyber risk isn’t enough. You need to take action. Today’s technological landscape is evolving at an exponential pace. At the same time, the risk to businesses from malicious cyber-attacks is running in lockstep, if not faster. I recently attended the International Cyber Risk Management Conference in Toronto and the theme was “Cyber Risk is Everyone’s Business.” While we may not be directly involved in or feel we have direct exposure to Cyber Risk, the fact is, like the name says, it is “Everyone’s Business.” Every one of us is touched by cyber risk in some way, and each one of us needs to be aware of our cyber…read more →

24 Apr, 2018
Is Your Website Compliant? New Cybersecurity Regulations Coming May 2018

Is Your Website Compliant? New Cybersecurity Regulations Coming May 2018

If business owners didn’t already have enough regulations to deal with, updated Cybersecurity Regulations are adding to the increased requirements for compliance. On March 1, 2017, New York State Cybersecurity Regulation went into effect and represented a “first in the nation” approach to stringent data security regulations targeting a specific industry. With New York a prime target for those looking to steal financial information, such a step comes as no surprise. Across the United States, legislators are looking to modernize their legal requirements and impose stringent data security regulations that unlike current laws; will not be open to interpretation by other national governments. These new data protection laws will cast a wider net, applying to any company that offers goods or services to U.S. residents, even if the company is based in Canada or elsewhere. With a new year comes…read more →

22 Jan, 2018
Canadians Among Those Affected by Equifax Data Breach

Canadians Among Those Affected by Equifax Data Breach

Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, was recently the victim of a massive cyber attack—an attack that may have compromised the personal information of 143 million people – including 100,000 Canadians. Impacted individuals were not simply limited to the United States either, as the hackers gained unauthorized access to personal information of approximately 100,000 Canadian residents. Initial reports suggest 209,000 credit card numbers were stolen in the attack, some of which belong to international customers. The breach itself occurred between mid-May and July 2017 when cyber criminals gained access to sensitive data by exploiting a weak point in website software. In the United States, sensitive information like Social Security numbers, birthdays, addresses and driver’s licence numbers were compromised. The recent attack on Equifax is the third major cyber security threat the organization has experienced…read more →

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