Passwords
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U.K. bans generic passwords over cybersecurity concerns. Should Canada be next?The U.K. has passed a new law — the first in the world — banning manufacturers from allowing consumers to use weak passwords on internet-connected devices.CanadaMay 5
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Canadians continue to choose terrible passwords. Does yours make the list?"Password" is not a good password, but it certainly is popular with Canadians.LifestyleNov 15, 2023
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Time for a digital spring cleaning? Here’s how to get startedSpring cleaning may be an annual tradition for many, but what about decluttering your digital space? Here are some tips on how to clean up your digital world.LifestyleApr 9, 2023
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Manitoba not doing enough to protect information systems: auditor generalThe Manitoba government needs to better protect its information systems from internal misuse and outside attacks, the provincial auditor general said Thursday.TechOct 13, 2022
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Sharing your password? Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon want you to stopThe giants of streaming media are hoping to discourage the common practice of sharing account passwords without alienating subscribers who've grown accustomed to the hack.ConsumerMay 14, 2021
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Norfolk County OPP warning of pornography email extortion scamNorfolk County OPP say a concerned citizen contacted them on Tuesday morning after receiving a bizarre email saying her accounts had been hacked.CanadaAug 8, 2019
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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.WorldApr 22, 2019
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Why the BBB wants you to change your password on National Password DayThe Better Business Bureau has some tips on how to protect your online profiles behind strong passwords.ConsumerMar 15, 2019
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Cyber-extortion porn scheme prompts warning from Manitoba RCMPManitoba RCMP warn people to change their passwords after receiving complaints about an extortion scheme. Would-be victims receive email threats saying their webcam has been compromised.Jul 26, 2018
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Canadians ready to ditch passwords for facial, fingerprint recognition: surveyPasswords used to be simple — like a birth date — but have gotten increasingly complicated to remember.CanadaJan 10, 2018
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