By this point, the dangers presented by phishing attacks are becoming increasingly well known. Business leaders recognize that information security awareness is critical for organizations of all kinds, and these programs need to focus heavily on phishing if firms want to remain protected in the current cybersecurity landscape. Phishing attacks have become among the most dangerous forms of...

While certainly not the biggest data breach in recent memory, this Rogers Communications incident demonstrates how a seemingly small employee error can have significant consequences in the realm of cybersecurity. Data breaches have become major news topics and with good reason. These incidents have major implications not just for the businesses affected but also for their employees, their...

In April 2013, the Canadian government announced its action plan for cybersecurity and highlighted the successes realized within the framework of its cybersecurity strategy to enhance cyberspace security for Canadians. One such measure involves the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Center (CCIRC), which supports Public Safety Canada, acting as the national coordinating center for cybersecurity...

Ransomware is one the many scams that Internet users dread. Once this type of malicious program is installed, it asks the user for “ransom” to unlock the computer, using various pretexts and pretending to be a local police authority. In one case, a user clicked on a malicious link and was bombarded with pornographic pop-ups. The user attempted to restart his computer, when he received a message...