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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City of Stratford faced with ‘ransomware situation’
As of Monday afternoon, the city’s email systems and online forms remain offline. Continue reading
Penticton taxi company hacked
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A Penticton cab company says it lost half of its usual business after the phone number on its Google page was changed to the dispatch line for its competitor. Continue reading
Russia Rising, part 3: Hackers targeting Canadian elections, banks and institutions
Jeff Semple visits the front-lines of a growing cyberwar in the third episode of the Russia Rising podcast Continue reading
Undercover spies caught fishing for anti-Israel remarks following Canadian sting
Undercover operatives have targeted at least six people who have raised questions about spyware from NSO Group, an Israeli software firm. 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
Hackers expose German politicians’ personal data on Twitter
Hackers have published personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians, except those belonging to Germany’s far-right party. Continue reading
This is why Russian trolls could influence Canada’s federal election
Could Russian trolls put Canada’s democracy at stake? Continue reading
Hunting Russian hackers: Meet the Canadian on the frontlines of a cyberwar
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
From hacking anti-doping agencies to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, a flurry of recent high-profile cyberattacks has been blamed on Russians. Continue reading
Chinese spies using fake LinkedIn accounts to connect with U.S. gov’t workers: spy chief
The United States’ top spy catcher said Chinese espionage agencies are using fake LinkedIn accounts to try to recruit Americans with access to government and commercial secrets, and the company should shut them down. Continue reading