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Cyberattacks force ‘hundreds’ of car dealers offline in Canada as thousands hit in U.S.CDK Global provides software used in about 15,000 car dealerships across North America and said the attacks led to an outage impacting its operations.CanadaJun 25
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U.K. bans generic passwords over cybersecurity concerns. Should Canada be next?The U.K. has passed a new law — the first in the world — banning manufacturers from allowing consumers to use weak passwords on internet-connected devices.CanadaMay 5
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Defence policy update raises spending by $8B with focus on Arctic, cyber securityDefence Minister Bill Blair has unveiled Canada's long-promised defence policy update with a focus on enhancing Arctic and cyber security.PoliticsApr 8
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As AUKUS looks to collaborate with other allies, why is Canada not mentioned?The U.S., Britain and Australia said the next phase of its AUKUS security pact will include collaborating with Japan and other countries, but Canada may still be left out.CanadaApr 10
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Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony may be moved from Seine amid security fearsFrance is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which are expected to draw millions of visitors to the country.WorldApr 15
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Cyberattack on University of Winnipeg part of growing trend: expertAfter the University of Winnipeg discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack, a technology analyst said there are shortfalls in cybersecurity that need to be addressed.TechMar 28
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‘Disabling cyberattacks’ targeting U.S. water systems, officials sayThe warning from the national security advisor and the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and was sent to governors in a letter dated Monday.U.S. NewsMar 20
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Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incidentExperts say cyber attacks are getting more numerous, more complex and easier - and that Canada's regulations don't go far enough to help companies stay safe.CanadaMar 5
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Hamilton cyberattack shows municipalities need to shore up digital defences: expert"It's no longer a question of if a municipality is going to be attacked – it's only really a question of when they're going to be attacked."CanadaMar 11
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Jack Teixeira, accused Pentagon leaker, pleads guiltyJack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard charged with leaking classified military documents on a social media platform, pleaded guilty on Monday.U.S. NewsMar 4
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Shopify’s revenue surged 24% in the last quarter. So why is the stock down?Shopify topped Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit, riding on demand for its ecommerce services from merchants during the holiday shopping season.MoneyFeb 13
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‘Too early’ to assess impact of cybersecurity breach, City of Hamilton saysIn an update on Tuesday afternoon, Hamilton staff say they're still investigating and 'minimizing the impact' of a cybersecurity breach discovered on Sunday.CanadaFeb 27
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Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in WashingtonLaw enforcement officials believe the U.S. Air Force member doused himself in accelerant and ignited the flames in an apparent protest.U.S. NewsFeb 26
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Meta open to Online Harms Act talks, Pornhub reviewing legislationWhile specific platforms covered by the Online Harms Act aren't known yet, web giant Meta says it is open to working with Ottawa while Pornhub is reviewing the legislation.CanadaFeb 27
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Leaked docs reveal how Chinese state-aligned hackers spy on citizens, foreignersThe leaked documents reveal, in detail, methods used by Chinese authorities used to surveil dissidents overseas, hack other nations and promote pro-Beijing narratives online.WorldFeb 21
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Toronto library, zoo attacks show a need to boost cybersecurity: expertsExperts are warning that public organizations need to find ways to bolster their ransomware defences, despite having limited resources.CanadaFeb 14
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Contentious Liberal plan to overhaul cybersecurity faces more scrutinyIndustry minister says government must be able to act quickly to counter serious cybersecurity threats, defends provisions that would allow for “secret” orders.CanadaFeb 15
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Amazon, Meta and Apple beat revenue expectation, see shares jumpMeta soared more than 14 per cent after the bell, extending a long recovery in which Meta hit record highs in recent weeks for the first time in over two years.ConsumerFeb 1
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Alberta energy grid woes renew concerns over climate change and infrastructureThe Canadian government has identified 'gaps' in how the country manages its critical infrastructure like electricity grids and telecommunications services.CanadaJan 18
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Toronto Zoo hit by ransomware attackToronto Zoo said the cyber attack was detected on Friday and 'immediate' steps were taken to investigate and resolve the situation.CrimeJan 8