Some in Ontario broader public sector are “struggling” with cybersecurity: Panel chair
The province has accepted the panel’s recommendations but given no implement
U.S. ranks fourth, Canada fifth on cybersecurity scale
Cyber Defence Index was created by MIT magazine and a vendor ranked 20 countries. Read ho
Cyber Security Today, Nov. 16, 2022 – Bad news for application developers and early security advice for Black Friday shoppers
This episode reports on vulnerabilities found in applications, password variations hackers have figured out, advice for suspected deepfake audio messages
German authorities and Continental launch investigation after August cyberattack
Continental, a German tire and automotive supplier, said it was investigating the theft of company data as part of a high priority cyberattack, but declined to comment on media reports that hackers had sold the information. According to the German business newspaper Handelsblatt, hackers published a list of data on the darknet containing budget, investment […]
Australia to criminalize ransom payments to hackers
After the recent cyberattacks that affected millions of Australians, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said the government would consider paying ransoms to cyber hackers as illegal. O’Neil, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs and Cybersecurity, confirmed to ABC that the government was considering criminalizing extortion payments as part of its cyber strategy. The announcement came […]
Apple Emergency SOS satellite officially available in U.S. and Canada
Emergency SOS via satellite is now officially available to iPhone 14 users in the U.S. and Canada, according to Apple. With latest satellite connectivity of the 2022 mobile devices, Apple claims the new iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max can prepare users for an emergency. Apple invested $450 million from its […]
Microsoft launches Supply Chain platform
Microsoft has unveiled the Microsoft Supply Chain Platform, which combines artificial intelligence, collaboration, low-code, security and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. With an open approach, the Supply Chain Platform helps organizations maximize their existing supply chain investments by bringing the best of Microsoft AI, collaboration, low code, security and Software as a Service (SaaS) […]
Federal Aviation Administration wants 5G deadline extended
Airlines in the United States have requested to extend the deadline for 5G wireless because they cannot meet the deadlines to retrofit planes to avoid disruption from the latest generation of 5G C-Band wireless service and aviation safety concerns. Airlines for America, Boeing Airbus, Embraer, aviation unions and others have signed a letter supporting the […]
Bitvo cancels deal with FTX
Bitvo, a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, announced the termination of its agreement to be taken over by FTX, which filed for bankruptcy last week. Bitvo has already agreed to be acquired by FTX Trading Ltd. (“FTX”), and in light of this week’s events regarding FTX, management would like to provide an update that the transaction has […]
Amazon launches virtual clinic
Amazon Clinic is a virtual care option that connects users with healthcare providers to help with common conditions such as allergies, acne and hair loss. This follows the acquisition of One Medical and online pharmacy PillPack in 2018. Patients in 32 American states will be able to notify doctors via a secure portal to search […]
