Ex-BlackBerry CEO urges Canada to fortify digital sovereignty amid new U.S. National Security Strategy
Former BlackBerry CEO Jim Balsillie is warning that Canada must quickly reassess its digital and economic policies after the United States released a new National Security Strategy that he says could reshape how technology, data and trade operate across North America. In a Bloomberg interview directed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, he says […]
U.S. authorities extradite alleged member of Russian hacktivist groups
The United States has extradited a Ukrainian national accused of working with Russian-backed hacktivist groups that targeted critical infrastructure networks. The indictments outline operations attributed to groups that U.S. officials say were backed or enabled by the Russian state. According to federal prosecutors, 33-year-old Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova participated in activities connected to CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn (CARR) and […]
New phishing service targets dozens of European banks
A new phishing-as-a-service platform called Spiderman is helping attackers harvest banking credentials across Europe, according to new research. Security analysts say the service is already being used in active campaigns, giving low-skill operators tools that can capture passwords, one-time codes and identity documents. Researchers at Prodaft, who uncovered the kit, say Spiderman’s templates mimic login […]
Rogers launches Canada’s first satellite-to-phone service
Canadians travelling or working in cellular dead zones now have a new way to stay connected, as Rogers officially launched satellite-to-phone service using SpaceX’s Starlink network. The rollout of the service on Dec. 9 makes Rogers the first carrier in Canada to offer direct satellite connectivity for smartphones. “We’re proud to be the first and […]
Microsoft bringing automatic location tracking feature to Teams
Microsoft is preparing a new Teams feature that automatically updates a user’s work location based on Wi-Fi or desk peripherals, giving colleagues and managers a clearer view of who is in the office and who is not. Set to roll out next February, the system is optional but arrives amid rising concerns about employee surveillance […]
Google launches managed MCP servers as Anthropic hands protocol to Linux Foundation
Google is rolling out fully managed MCP servers so AI agents can plug directly into services like Maps and BigQuery without custom connectors. The rollout comes as Anthropic donates MCP to the Linux Foundation, formalizing the protocol that leading AI companies are using to connect agents to real-world tools and data. The managed servers are […]
