This episode reports on the latest ransomware statistics and two pieces of updated malware, The post Cyber Security Today, August 2, 2021 – A record year for ransomware attacks predicted, and warnings from Microsoft and Cisco Systems first appeared on ITBusiness.ca....

This episode reports on a Canadian consultation on proposed regulation of social media, the emergence of a new ransomware group, abuse of WeTransfer and Mailgun, new Android malware and more The post Cyber Security Today, July 30, 2021 – Canada consultation on social media regulation, a new ransom...

This episode reports on the availability of a new Canadian data centre for users of Sophos products, a survey shows people still fall for tech support scams, Amazon cuts off a controversial spyware company and new figures on ransomware attacks The post Cyber Security Today, July 23, 2021 – Sophos ...

Today's episode reports on a possible data theft from a Canadian medical treatment chain, another printer vulnerability discovered, more corporate ransomware victims and another piece of malware aimed at those who want cracked software The post Cyber Security Today, July 21, 2021 – Another printer...

This report looks at a new bounty for cybercrooks offered by the US, Facebook cuts links to an Iranian spy group and a warning about a LinkedIn scam The post Cyber Security Today, July 16, 2021 – US offers bounty for cybercrooks, Facebook cuts links to spy group and beware of this LinkedIn scam fi...

This morning's podcast reports on Black Widow movie scams, another Accellion FTA hack, Windows and Sage security updates more privacy protection for Firefox users in Canada The post Cyber Security Today, July 9, 2021 – Don’t be caught by Black Widow movie scams, another Accellion FTA hack and mo...

Today's podcast reports on a test of ransomware preparedness organizations can take, a Windows Print Spooler warning, how to fight brute force attacks, and travel scams to avoid The post Cyber Security Today, July 5, 2021 – A ransomware test for companies, a Windows Print Spooler warning, fight br...

A look at a sophisticated attack tool used by crooks to break into websites The post Cyber Security Today, June 30, 2021 – Meet HackMachine, a crook’s valuable hacking tool first appeared on ITBusiness.ca....

This episode offers advice for staying away from cybercrooks on one of the busiest online shopping days of the year The post Cyber Security Today, June 18, 2021 – Advice for saying safe on Amazon Prime Days first appeared on ITBusiness.ca....

Today's podcast reports on a survey of Canadians' security attitudes, a vile ransomware threat, a fake Windows Defender notification, a slip by a cybersecurity firm and more The post Cyber Security Today, June 16, 2021 – Canadians putting convenience over security, a vile ransomware threat, a fake...