Online Security

• New Brunswick temporarily deactivates some online services due to global security threat

  The province said there's no indication any of the province's websites have been impacted by the software flaw, but they are applying "corrective patches."

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2021
  
• ‘The internet’s on fire’: Software vulnerability causes scramble to stop growing threat

  The vulnerability, dubbed `Log4Shell,' was uncovered in a utility that's ubiquitous in cloud servers and enterprise software used across industry and government.

  Tech

  Dec 11, 2021
  
• Advertisement
• Tips to protect against ransomware attacks

  Cyber criminals are predominantly targeting Canada's critical infrastructure. Here's some tips you can take to protect yourself against ransomware attacks too

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
• Advertisement
• ‘Epidemic of cybercrime’ underway in midst of pandemic: Security expert

  Security experts say there's been an increase in cyberattacks during the pandemic, particularly toward health-care infrastructure.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2021
• ‘Wine ninjas’ spreading kindness in Alberta but online expert warns of security issues

  A Facebook group is encouraging Albertans to give surprise gifts to strangers, but one security expert says people should be cautious.

  Features

  May 9, 2020
• Someone posted this Langley home on Craigslist — but it’s not for rent

  Two Langely homeowers say multiple would-be renters fell for a scam that used photos of their house, without their knowledge.

  Oct 2, 2019
• British Airways faces $229 million fine after 2018 breach of passenger data

  The scam saw customers diverted to a fake website where credit card details were harvested by the attackers.

  World

  Jul 8, 2019
• 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.

  World

  Apr 22, 2019
• Advertisement
• Why the BBB wants you to change your password on National Password Day

  The Better Business Bureau has some tips on how to protect your online profiles behind strong passwords.

  Consumer

  Mar 15, 2019
• Advertisement
• How a B.C. Instagram influencer lost 42,000 followers from hack and fought to get them back

  A social media influencer who was recently hacked on Instagram is sharing her frustration with the social networking site over its lack of customer support.

  Tech

  Nov 12, 2018