Are you guilty of using a terrible password? Study shows millions still use ‘123456’
Do you use “123456” or “qwerty” as a password for one of your online accounts? If the answer is yes, you should change it immediately. Continue reading
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CyberNB expects 1,000 more cybersecurity jobs to open up over the next 5 years
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Students in New Brunswick schools are studying cybersecurity as early as Grade 6 and the hope is that they’ll one day fill the jobs in the sector. Continue reading
Foreign hackers targeting Canadian banks and government, cyber-security expert tells MPs
Foreign hackers have targeted Canadian banks, mining companies and government institutions in recent years to steal valuable secrets and spread malware, a leading cybersecurity analyst warns. Continue reading
Edmonton Economic Development swindled out of $375K in phishing scheme
A City of Edmonton agency that receives money in order to help propel the city’s economy says it was targeted by swindlers who tried to defraud it of $375,000. Continue reading
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale discusses national security priorities
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said about 40,000 people worldwide have been lured into the terrorist cause by Daesh (ISIS) since its beginning. Continue reading
Attempted cyberattack results in network shutdown at St. Francis Xavier University
In a message to students and staff, the university’s alert system said it was investigating an attempted cyberattack. Continue reading
Fredericton IT, cybersecurity firm attracting international attention
Beauceron is now the first Canadian firm to be accepted into a global security accelerator, an international group of companies looking to make the online world safer. Continue reading
City of Regina email hacked, experts warn city’s website unsafe as well
On Tuesday, a city of Regina email was hacked, and used as a phishing tool to try and get passwords from city of Regina staff and external groups. Continue reading
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Malware on Nova Scotia Business Inc.’s website went unnoticed for up to 6 years
A spokesperson for NSBI said there was no evidence found to suggest that any personal information was inappropriately accessed despite several attempts. Continue reading
Town of Midland network breached in cyberattack: officials
According to a press release issued on Tuesday afternoon, officials confirmed the town is the latest municipality to fall victim to a cyberattack. Continue reading