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• Formjacking: The newest way hackers are stealing credit card information

  Formjacking is when cybercriminals use a malicious JavaScript code to steal credit card details and other information from payment forms on the checkout web pages of e-commerce sites.

  Consumer

  Mar 3, 2019
  
• What is the WannaCry ransomware cyber threat?

  It started with U.K. hospitals and has since spread to over 14 countries – the WannaCry ransomware was holding millions of files hostage unless companies or governments pay up.

  Canada

  May 12, 2017
  
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• Ransomware on the rise in Canada: How to protect your data

  Ransomware attacks are on the rise in Canada, according to the latest Internet Security Threat report from security firm Symantec.

  Tech

  Apr 17, 2016
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• Back to school: Online safety tips every parent should consider

  Global News spoke with experts to discuss what online safety tips and tricks parents should know and what to discuss with kids before heading back to school.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2015
• Canada’s privacy czar calls on tech giants to make app privacy policies mandatory

  The federal privacy commissioner is calling on tech giants to make it mandatory for app developers to post details of their privacy polices prior to download if the app collects any information from the user.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2014
• Sophisticated ‘Regin’ malware targets banks, governments

  Cyber-security researchers say they've identified a highly sophisticated computer hacking program that's been used for several years to spy on companies and government agencies around the world.

  Tech

  Nov 25, 2014
• Top 5 security tips to protect your credit card when shopping online

  Consumers face a number of different risks when shopping online, like fake websites designed to steal user data. Here is how to protect your data when shopping online.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2014
• Microsoft rushes to fix Internet Explorer security bug after attacks

  Microsoft is working to fix a security bug in its Internet Explorer web browser after a security company disclosed the bug over the weekend.

  Consumer

  Apr 28, 2014
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• Microsoft ends support for Windows XP: What this means for users

  Twelve years after its release Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP, leaving some users vulnerable to viruses and malware attacks.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2014