Cyberattack causes delays in major newspapers’ distribution
The attack affected the Saturday edition of The Times, Tribune, Sun and other newspapers that share a production platform in Los Angeles. Continue reading
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Several Kingston chain restaurants targeted in malware attack
By Mike Postovit Videographer
A “malware attack” has made the dining-out experience less than appetizing for some Canadian restaurants and their customers. 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 set to pay ransom to unlock systems encrypted in cyberattack
The town’s network was illegally accessed and infected by ransomware on Sept. 1. Continue reading
U.S. warns of North Korea malware as it prepares for possible summit
The Trump administration issued a fresh warning Tuesday about malicious North Korean cyber activity, as that nation’s leader dispatched a top adviser to New York to prepare for a possible summit on its nuclear arsenal. Continue reading
FBI asks everyone in the world to reboot their router to stop spread of Russian malware
“The attack is being taken to the individual. This isn’t the banks’ firewall. This isn’t the government’s firewall. This is your firewall,” said Ajay Sood of Symantec Canada. Continue reading
Canadian small businesses ‘woefully outgunned’ in battle with cybercrime: experts
“It’s not a question of whether you can be breached, it’s a question of whether you’re interesting enough to be breached,” said a security expert. Continue reading
Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville suffered cyberattack
Leeds, Lanark & Grenville Family and Children’s services faced a $60 000 demand after a ransomware attack in November Continue reading
Student grades believed to be hacked at University of Regina
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Students at the University of Regina might want to check their marks. The grades of some students are believed to have been hacked. Continue reading
Hackers develop malware that can infect your computer by hovering over PowerPoint link
The Trojan activates when a potential victim hovers their computer mouse over a text link or image within the fake PowerPoint slide that is usually delivered via spam email. Continue reading