Canada Cybersecurity

• Canada’s critical infrastructure an ‘almost certain’ target for cybercrime

  Cybercriminals 'will almost certainly continue to target high-value organizations in critical infrastructure sectors in Canada,' a new report is warning.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2023
  
• Critical cyberattacks are an ‘hourly’ event. How can Canadians protect themselves?

  Canada's cybersecurity agency is warning that Russian-aligned hackers may seek to disrupt Canada's oil and natural gas sector and other critical infrastructure.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2023
  
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• Ukraine war anniversary likely to bring ‘disruptive’ cyberattacks on West, agencies warn

  The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said malicious online actors may be seeking 'to sow chaos and societal discord' amid the Ukraine anniversary.

  Tech

  Feb 24, 2023
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• Adopt ‘heightened’ vigilance on reports of Russia-linked hacks over Ukraine aid: CSE centre

  In particular, the cyber agency is warning Canadian organizations to be on their guard given reports of distributed denial of service attacks from Russian-linked actors.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
• Ottawa willing to find ways to ‘improve’ maligned cybersecurity bill, minister says

  Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the bill introduced last year will ensure Canada has the defences needed to address the many online threats to national security.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
• Aging icebreakers, aircraft hamper Canada’s monitoring of Arctic: auditor general

  In a report tabled Tuesday, Karen Hogan says the agencies responsible for safety and security in the North don't have a clear picture of traffic in the region.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2022
• Cyber criminals may use new techniques, state sponsored threats to lure Canadians: agency

  The report says ransomware attacks, in which digital files are held hostage until a fee is paid, are almost certainly the most disruptive form of cybercrime facing Canadians.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
• Ottawa’s cybersecurity bill has ‘good bones’ — but secrecy rules need work, experts say

  'The effect might ultimately be that we lose 30 per cent of ISPs in Canada because some of them can't afford to do this,' warned one researcher about the new cybersecurity bill.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
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• Canada, allies warn of Russian cyberattacks on critical infrastructure due to Ukraine war

  In March, the U.S.'s cybersecurity agency said there was "evolving intelligence" that Russia was exploring options for potential cyberattacks.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2022
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• Canada, U.S. unveil plans to access, share data in criminal investigations

  Amid rapidly shifting geopolitical sands, Canada and the United States unveiled plans Wednesday to work more closely in the nebulous world of cybersecurity.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2022