Online Security
Someone posted this Langley home on Craigslist — but it’s not for rent
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Two Langely homeowers say multiple would-be renters fell for a scam that used photos of their house, without their knowledge. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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
Why the BBB wants you to change your password on National Password Day
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
The Better Business Bureau has some tips on how to protect your online profiles behind strong passwords. Continue reading
How a B.C. Instagram influencer lost 42,000 followers from hack and fought to get them back
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
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. Continue reading
Facebook hack: Find out if you were affected, and what it means
As Facebook hack details slowly emerge, here’s how to tell if your account was compromised. Continue reading
Zombie accounts: Should you be deleting old logins and forgotten profiles?
The internet is riddled with long-forgotten accounts on social media, dating apps and various shopping sites used once or twice. Sure, you should delete all those unused logins and passwords. And eat your vegetables. And go to the gym. 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
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
When it comes to online security, Canadian millennials are dropping the ball: TD
According to the survey, the most tech-savvy generation is sorely lacking when it comes to taking well-known precautions to protect their personal information. Continue reading