cyber security

Online fraud is becoming one of the most popular forms of fraud among cybercriminals. Learn how to protect yourself and your business from online fraud.

The ever-increasing threats of social engineering attacks require business owners to educate themselves and their employees on cyber threats. With COVID-19 leading to more and more people working from home, cybersecurity has gained even more importance.

Employees working from home opens up businesses of all sizes to more cybersecurity threats. Consider these cybersecurity measures to protect your business.

Social media can help organizations engage with customers and expand their reach, but using it comes with potential risks.

In order to protect your organization, consider these mobile device security tips for employers.

Cyber security attacks have targeted an alarming majority of Canadian companies, pointing out the importance of cyber liability insurance

Helpful strong, secure password tips for keeping your identity and data safe.

In order to avoid fines and penalties, organizations will need to understand PIPEDA and its basic requirements.

The goal of this survey was to learn how knowledgeable organizations are on privacy issues and requirements, understand the types of privacy policies and practices they have in place, and determine their privacy information needs.

Technology has added efficiency and modern conveniences to daily life. Among these conveniences, computer experts have managed to apply digital traits to new, online currencies in what is called cryptocurrencies.

Overall, the budget aims to narrow the deficit to $18.1 billion; however, there is no target date for a return to balance.

As the economy becomes increasingly complex and unpredictable, businesses continue to face serious legal risks. According to a report from Borden Ladner Gervais, this year is no exception.

Yahoo Says All Accounts Were Hacked in 2013, Equifax Cyber Security Incident, Canadian Government Hit by State-sponsored Cyber Attacks an Average of Once Per Week

The Canadian government published proposed regulations relating to the mandatory reporting of privacy breaches under Canada’s federal data protection law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

For cyber insurance in Ontario to be effective, it requires these 5 best practices when applying for cyber insurance.

On July 31, 2017, HBO revealed that a group of hackers had stolen 1.5 terabytes of data from the network. Following the breach, unaired episodes of “Game of Thrones,” one of HBO’s flagship shows were systematically leaking spoilers.

A report found that the average total cost of a data breach is approximately $5.78 million.

Cyber security importance is growing in all industries. Organizations are adopting new, more efficient technology more quickly, opening themselves up to be targets of cyber criminals.

While Snapchat is designed to be a fun photo, video, and text messaging app, a number of features - particularly the Snap Map function - pose serious safety concerns.

Get cyber insurance explained in a way that you can understand and apply to your business. The level of coverage your business needs can vary depending on your range of exposure, and it’s important to work with an experienced cyber insurance broker.

Another global cyber attack was activated Tuesday, June 27, leaving companies across Europe, Australia, and the United Stated struggling to respond.

Small businesses face many types of cyber attacks and could have to front $46,000 or more per event. Learn more about the common types of cyber attacks that threaten small businesses.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) recently found that 1 in 4 internet users would have no idea how to respond to a ransomware attack.

A strong reputation has the potential to be your largest asset, but just one crisis could irrevocably tarnish your image and ruin your business.

The near-constant access to digital technology can be stress inducing, which could negatively impact your mental well-being. To ensure that you avoid digital overload, considering adopting these five beneficial practices.

Learn about reducing occupational fraud within your business to help protect it from the most damaging cyber attacks.

According to a recent report, businesses can expect to see an increase in the number and severity of cyber attacks in 2017 and a large number of politically motivated cyber attacks near the end of 2016 will escalate into larger cyber attack conflicts.

You can prevent cyber attacks by educating your employees on the risks and common vulnerabilities of your business.

Email is an essential business communications tool, but its use can cause complications for your company. Employees often misuse company email accounts for personal matters, potentially landing them and their employers in hot water.

Today, there are more digitally connected devices than there are people on the planet. These immense networks are capable of supporting an array of applications - from the mundane to the sophisticated - and can help propel economic opportunities. This vast interconnected system of devices, vehicles, and even buildings are all part of the Internet of Things (IoT) - and more and more businesses are investing in it.

2017 was not without its share of cyber security incidents—incidents that impacted companies of all sizes and affected multiple industries. The following are some of the biggest cyber security disasters of 2017.

Recently, Dynamic Network Services Inc. (Dyn) - a cloud-based internet performance management (IPM) company in the United States - had its server infrastructure compromised following distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. How the attacked worked and key takeaways.