Online Security

• Nova Scotia follows federal government, bans TikTok on government devices

  Nova Scotia is banning the use of the TikTok social media app on all government-issued mobile devices, following the federal government's ban announced earlier this week. 

  Canada

  Feb 28
  
• Police suggest ‘simple’ back-to-school messages when posting the milestone online

  Both Hamilton police and the RCMP reached out to parents this week on the importance of online safety as kids get ready to head back to school.

  Education

  Sep 1, 2022
  
• Advertisement
• Officers warn about the dangers in your kid’s back-to-school photos

  Officers are warning that back-to-school photos with placards or boards showing fun facts about your kid can have personal information, and that could risk the safety of your kids.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
• Advertisement
• Tim Hortons app collected vast amounts of sensitive data: privacy watchdogs

  People who downloaded the Tim Hortons app had their movements tracked and recorded every few minutes, even when the app was not open on their phones.

  Tech

  Jun 1, 2022
• 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
• 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
• ‘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
• Advertisement
• ‘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
• Advertisement
• 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