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LATEST CYBER NEWS
02/02/2024 U.S. government sanctions Iranian officials over Pennsylvania water facility hack
The Iranian attack targeted a device manufactured by an Israeli company. (read more)
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01/29/2024 Wow! Mother of all breaches reveals 26 billion records: what we know so far
The supermassive leak contains data from numerous previous breaches, comprising an astounding 12 terabytes of information, spanning over a mind-boggling 26 billion records. (read more)
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01/22/2024 Smartphone ambient light sensors allow spying
Android and iPhone ambient light sensors can be turned into cameras, allowing malicious actors to secretly film unsuspecting victims and their surroundings. (read more)
Navigating the Digital Battlefield: The State of Cybersecurity in 2024
20-February
As we step further into the digital age, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more pronounced. In 2024, our reliance on interconnected systems, smart devices, and cloud technologies has reached unprecedented levels, making the protection of sensitive information and digital assets a critical priority.
Potential Solutions at the Right End of the Cyber Talent Pipeline
19-May | Written by Edward Pereira
For years we have been told that there is a severe shortage of workers with cybersecurity skills and experience, both in Canada and internationally. Most studies have described a crisis in terms of hundreds of thousands, even millions of job vacancies, depending on the scope of the study.
Twitch, Breached. A Hacktivism Reboot?
14-February | Written by Jean Loup P. G. Le Roux
A few weeks ago, the whole world reeled on the news that Twitch had been hacked. Millions of people instantly flocked to haveibeenpwned.com to see if their emails had been compromised and quickly changed their passwords.
IoT Security: New US Regulation to the Rescue!
5-March | Written by Jean Loup P. G. Le Roux
The many security problems linked to the Internet of Things (IoT) is not a new subject - cybersecurity experts have been warning everyone about these vulnerabilities for a long time now. While manufacturers have refused to heed these warnings (for the most part), legislation is now finally catching up.
When cloud software providers claim their solution is secure, watch for these 9 red flags
11 - January | Written by Eric Gold
There are serious consequences for both organizations and their stakeholders when software providers make misleading or confusing security claims. The livelihoods of businesses and individuals rest on such claims.
Cybersecurity Attacks in 2020: How Bad Did It Get?
23-November | Written by Jean Loup P. G. Le Roux
As we wrap up 2020, it's time to reflect back on this pivotal year that was from a cybersecurity perspective. Jean Loup P.G. LeRoux, CEO of I&I Strategy, shares his insights on cyber-related highlights and lowlights. He also offers some personal suggestions on how companies can ramp up their cyber posture as we head into 2021. – Steve Tso
Quantum Computing, Cryptography, and Information Security: Where Are We Headed?
2-November | Written by Luigi Bruno
Quantum computing brings next-level of computing power to cybersecurity to both the hacker and the defender. What exactly is quantum computing as it pertains to cyber? How does it change the game? What's its future? Luigi Bruno (Doctoral Candidate – McGill University, Faculty of Law) breaks it down in this CBR article. – Steve Tso
What the Twitter Hack Proves About Private Communications (Not Another Bitcoin Article)
1-October | Written by Jean Loup P. G. Le Roux
Back in July 2020, Twitter announced that 130 accounts had been hacked. The hackers tweeted from 45 of them from, 36 had their direct messages accessed, and 7 accounts had their data downloaded. How does a company as large and as sophisticated as Twitter get hacked? Jean Loup Le Roux takes a deep dive into what happened, and discusses ways for future prevention. – Steve Tso
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