In the world of cybersecurity, experts concur that cyber attackers are poised for another active year, marked by the "mother of all breaches" that occurred in January 2024. It's a common misconception that cybercriminals only target large enterprises, but the reality...
Businesses face a double threat from cyber-attacks now more than ever before. The costs related to business interruption due to such attacks can be the death stroke for many businesses. In addition, if your company handles sensitive data online, such as the personal...
Recently, BC Hydro issued a press release regarding a phishing attack that has been spoofing their email to lure customers into giving up banking information in order to obtain a refund. Thousands of scam emails have gone out across the province and into an inbox near...
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, and here in BC the province has updated its own fraud resource center to make sure that residents and businesses alike have taken the necessary precautions. In fact, continuous updates to this security protocol are needed...
Earlier this month it was reported that accounts of Coast Capital Savings members were compromised in a cyber attack, with criminals making away with hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this attack, many account holders fell prey to phishing - a cyber crime tactic...
The winter may offer BC retailers lucrative opportunities to increase sales as seasonal shoppers walk the sidewalks of commercial districts with their wallets open. However, the time of the year also presents unique risks to brick and mortar shops, making insurance...
It's been a busy year in the world of cyber security. First came the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which made landfall on Canadian soil in April, declaring that the export of personal data outside the EU falls under their law regarding data privacy...
Break-ins don’t always happen through the front door! Digital criminals all over the world work around the clock to come up with the latest malware, ransomware, spyware and an assortment of hack tactics. These criminals are not just out to get the government and...
Staggering stats reveal that cyber crime is a growing concern for everyone. What can you do to protect yourself?