Online Security
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Nova Scotia follows federal government, bans TikTok on government devicesNova 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.CanadaFeb 28
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Police suggest ‘simple’ back-to-school messages when posting the milestone onlineBoth 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.EducationSep 1, 2022
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Officers warn about the dangers in your kid’s back-to-school photosOfficers 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.CanadaAug 30, 2022
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Tim Hortons app collected vast amounts of sensitive data: privacy watchdogsPeople 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.TechJun 1, 2022
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New Brunswick temporarily deactivates some online services due to global security threatThe 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."CanadaDec 13, 2021
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‘The internet’s on fire’: Software vulnerability causes scramble to stop growing threatThe vulnerability, dubbed `Log4Shell,' was uncovered in a utility that's ubiquitous in cloud servers and enterprise software used across industry and government.TechDec 11, 2021
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Tips to protect against ransomware attacksCyber criminals are predominantly targeting Canada's critical infrastructure. Here's some tips you can take to protect yourself against ransomware attacks tooCanadaDec 8, 2021
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‘Epidemic of cybercrime’ underway in midst of pandemic: Security expertSecurity experts say there's been an increase in cyberattacks during the pandemic, particularly toward health-care infrastructure.CanadaDec 3, 2021
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‘Wine ninjas’ spreading kindness in Alberta but online expert warns of security issuesA Facebook group is encouraging Albertans to give surprise gifts to strangers, but one security expert says people should be cautious.FeaturesMay 9, 2020
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Someone posted this Langley home on Craigslist — but it’s not for rentTwo Langely homeowers say multiple would-be renters fell for a scam that used photos of their house, without their knowledge.Oct 2, 2019
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