Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, November 11, 2022
This episode features a discussion on the arrest in Canada of a ransomware suspect, cybersecurity insurance and considerations for your next cybersecur
Reports swirl after parent of Sobey’s supermarkets admits ‘IT systems issue’
One of Canada’s biggest supermarket chains was hit a week ago by the Black Basta strain of ransomware, according to a news site. BleepingComputer made the claim today after seeing ransom notes on Empire Company Ltd. devices and viewing negotiation chats. Headquartered in New Brunswick, Empire pulls $30.5 billion in annualized sales through its Sobeys,
Use of multifactor authentication increasing, Cisco data shows
Organizations around the world — including in Canada — are increasingly adopting multifactor authentication (MFA) to improve their cybersecurity posture, a new report from Cisco Systems suggests. The numbers, which come from an analysis of the use of Cisco’s Duo MFA platform, show authentications through Duo were up almost 15 per cent in the U.S.
Cyber Security Today, Nov. 11, 2022 – A new report on phishing, a warning of Venus ransomware, malware hidden in images and more.
A new report on phishing, a warning of Venus ransomware, malware hidden in images and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Remembrance Day, November 11th, 2022. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com. Many advanced email attacks still successfully end with the theft of user credentials or account takeovers. That’s according
Kaspersky terminates VPN service in Russia
Kaspersky Laboratory has announced that its VPN product Kaspersky Secure Connection will no longer be available in the Russian Federation. This is because its providers refused to connect their services to the FGIS database, which would apply the censorship imposed by the government on VPN connections and subject user traffic and identity to state control. […]
Amazon’s market value falls by $1 trillion as tech stocks fall
Having previously joined the prestigious $1 trillion valuation club, leading American company Amazon has become the first public organization to lose a staggering $1 trillion in market value. A combination of rising inflation, tighter monetary policy and disappointing earnings updates triggered a historic fall in Amazon’s share price this year. It began when shares fell […]
Meta fined for repeated and intentional violation of campaign finance laws in Washington state
A judge at King County Superior Court in Washington fined Meta, Facebook’s parent company, $24.66 million for repeatedly and willfully violating campaign finance laws in Washington state. Meta is alleged to have violated more than 800 of the 1972 Fair Campaign Practices Act, which requires full disclosure of all information related to political campaign financing. […]
Salesforce report says digitally mature nonprofits are more successful
According to the Salesforce Nonprofit Trends Report, companies that embrace technology regardless of size, revenue, or location have the strongest relationships and highest achievement rates. Salesforce discovered that digitally mature nonprofits are more successful when they adapt, focus on retaining employees, and nurture a healthy environment. Nonprofits also want to invest more in improving their […]
New IceXLoader malware loader targets corporate and private users
IceXLoader, an updated version of a malware loader, is suspected of infecting thousands of Windows machines worldwide for private and corporate customers. IceXLoader is a commercially available malware that costs $118 for a lifetime license in underground forums. It is mainly used to download and run additional malware on compromised computers. The malware strain was […]
U.S. to announce plans to fund broadband infrastructure by June 30
By June 30, the United States plans to announce more than $42 billion in broadband infrastructure grants to states and territories. The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will be responsible for providing about $45 billion in infrastructure funding for three distinct programs funded by the Broadband DATA Act passed by Congress in […]