cyber security
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
20 Alberta Health Services staff accounts targeted by phishing scam
A phishing scam targeted nearly two dozen Alberta Health Services (AHS) employees and tried to access their payroll, the health authority said Wednesday. Continue reading
SaskTel sees slight revenue dip due to increased competition and changing habits
By David Baxter Reporter
SaskTel saw a slight drop in revenue, in what was otherwise a strong fiscal year. The company is eyeing new business opportunities to boost future earning Continue reading
Nova Scotia approves payroll rebate for company specializing in data breach prevention
BeyondTrust could potentially create up to a maximum of 150 jobs under the agreement which is set to last five-years Continue reading
Can airplanes be hacked? U.S. officials say it’s ‘only a matter of time’
Late last year, the DHS successfully hacked into the avionics of a commercial Boeing 737, as part of a test. In a follow-up presentation, the department said an airline hack is only a “matter of time.” Continue reading