CrowdStrike outage, cyberattacks a ‘wake-up call’ on dangers of big tech reliance
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CrowdStrike outage, cyberattacks a ‘wake-up call’ on dangers of big tech reliance
Description
July 29, 2024
The CrowdStrike outage more than a week ago, and a cyberattack on CDK Global, have both highlighted the concerns around industry reliance on big tech companies. Experts say it's a "wake-up call" for industries to ensure backups are in place as tech issues become harder to escape. It also signals a need to improve security. Sean Previl explains.
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CrowdStrike outage, cyberattacks a ‘wake-up call’ on dangers of big tech reliance01:46 | July 29, 2024 -
Quebec and Newfoundland race to seal new hydro deal01:45 | August 14, 2026 -
B.C. wildfires deal another blow to Okanagan wineries01:58 | August 14, 2026 -
Trump tariffs loom as Canada-U.S. talks enter overtime03:29 | August 14, 2026 -
Business Matters: Ontario may put U.S. alcohol back on store shelves – if the U.S. lowers sectoral tariffs02:29 | August 14, 2026 -
Ontario government ‘resolute’ that U.S. booze ‘remain off shelves’ unless trade talks benefit Canada02:04 | August 14, 2026 -
Business Matters: Small exporters worry about tariffs impacting sales, CFIB says02:11 | August 12, 2026 -
Consumer insolvencies in Canada continue to climb01:21 | August 11, 2026 -
Business Matters: Oil prices rise as doubts grow that Strait of Hormuz will reopen02:12 | August 10, 2026 -
Buy Canadian: Government unveils $100M interprovincial steel trading rebate01:02 | August 10, 2026 -
Global food prices at three-year high: UN08:29 | August 8, 2026 -
Canadian businesses adapt to U.S. tariff turmoil by raising prices, expanding export relationships01:51 | August 5, 2026 -
Canadians in the dark on the impact of travel advisories on insurance: study00:26 | August 5, 2026 -
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Body of missing BC hiker found in Alberta national park00:26 | August 1, 2026 -
Costco Canada recalls several products including croissants and toaster ovens00:49 | July 31, 2026 -
International trade minister focuses on diversification, announces ‘strategic exports office’02:04 | July 30, 2026 -
WestJet flight attendants give 72-hour strike notice before deadline to strike deal00:42 | July 30, 2026 -
Why Winnipeg could lose its Slurpee Capital of the World title01:50 | July 29, 2026 -
Canada to spend $1.9B to replace VIA Rail fleet, build Montreal plant: Transport minister01:34 | July 29, 2026 -
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5B to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits00:50 | July 28, 2026 -
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Business Matters: Oil prices reverse sharp gains as U.S., Iran pause strikes02:18 | July 27, 2026 -
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New images coming to cigarette packages as Health Canada aims to curb smoking02:04 | July 22, 2026 -
Canadian hockey stick company braces for potential new tariffs02:13 | July 21, 2026 -
Democrat Ted Lieu calls new U.S. tariffs on Canada just another ‘Trump Tax’00:35 | July 21, 2026 -
Carney considering ‘all options’ to respond after Trump slaps Canada with new 50% tariff02:19 | July 21, 2026 -
Is this a new trade war? Trump slaps new 50% tariffs on Canadian exports06:15 | July 21, 2026 -
USFDA says Cyclospora outbreak source remains unclear01:45 | July 20, 2026
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CrowdStrike outage, cyberattacks a ‘wake-up call’ on dangers of big tech reliance01:46 | July 29, 2024
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Quebec and Newfoundland race to seal new hydro deal01:45 | August 14, 2026
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Business Matters: Ontario may put U.S. alcohol back on store shelves – if the U.S. lowers sectoral tariffs02:29 | August 14, 2026
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Ontario government ‘resolute’ that U.S. booze ‘remain off shelves’ unless trade talks benefit Canada02:04 | August 14, 2026
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Business Matters: Small exporters worry about tariffs impacting sales, CFIB says02:11 | August 12, 2026
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Consumer insolvencies in Canada continue to climb01:21 | August 11, 2026
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Business Matters: Oil prices rise as doubts grow that Strait of Hormuz will reopen02:12 | August 10, 2026
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Buy Canadian: Government unveils $100M interprovincial steel trading rebate01:02 | August 10, 2026
-
Global food prices at three-year high: UN08:29 | August 8, 2026
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Canadian businesses adapt to U.S. tariff turmoil by raising prices, expanding export relationships01:51 | August 5, 2026
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Canadians in the dark on the impact of travel advisories on insurance: study00:26 | August 5, 2026
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Little sardines make big splash on social media, see surge in demand01:52 | August 1, 2026
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What to know about the looming WestJet strike06:50 | August 1, 2026
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Body of missing BC hiker found in Alberta national park00:26 | August 1, 2026
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Costco Canada recalls several products including croissants and toaster ovens00:49 | July 31, 2026
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International trade minister focuses on diversification, announces ‘strategic exports office’02:04 | July 30, 2026
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WestJet flight attendants give 72-hour strike notice before deadline to strike deal00:42 | July 30, 2026
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Why Winnipeg could lose its Slurpee Capital of the World title01:50 | July 29, 2026
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Canada to spend $1.9B to replace VIA Rail fleet, build Montreal plant: Transport minister01:34 | July 29, 2026
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Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5B to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits00:50 | July 28, 2026
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Trump’s 50% tariff threat fuels Canadian manufacturing uncertainty02:00 | July 28, 2026
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Business Matters: Oil prices reverse sharp gains as U.S., Iran pause strikes02:18 | July 27, 2026
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U.S. Cyclospora outbreak spreads to 9 states its handling comes into question02:08 | July 24, 2026
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Oil surpasses $100 per barrel following tanker attacks in Red Sea02:14 | July 23, 2026
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New images coming to cigarette packages as Health Canada aims to curb smoking02:04 | July 22, 2026
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Canadian hockey stick company braces for potential new tariffs02:13 | July 21, 2026
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Democrat Ted Lieu calls new U.S. tariffs on Canada just another ‘Trump Tax’00:35 | July 21, 2026
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Carney considering ‘all options’ to respond after Trump slaps Canada with new 50% tariff02:19 | July 21, 2026
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Is this a new trade war? Trump slaps new 50% tariffs on Canadian exports06:15 | July 21, 2026
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USFDA says Cyclospora outbreak source remains unclear01:45 | July 20, 2026
CrowdStrike outage, cyberattacks a ‘wake-up call’ on dangers of big tech reliance
Description
July 29, 2024
The CrowdStrike outage more than a week ago, and a cyberattack on CDK Global, have both highlighted the concerns around industry reliance on big tech companies. Experts say it's a "wake-up call" for industries to ensure backups are in place as tech issues become harder to escape. It also signals a need to improve security. Sean Previl explains.
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