Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

Articles by Howard Solomon

Green Party government will allow only those with ‘verifiable identities’ to post on social media

As part of its election platform the party promises to ensure only 'actual people' can post on social media, but doesn't explain how. The platform also promises to give Canadians the right to demand firms delete personal data they hold

Cyber Security Today – Don’t believe everything online, another open database of personal information and cheating on exams

Today's podcast offers advice for those worried about misinformation during elections, reports on the discovery of another open database of personal information online, sextortion and cheating on exams

Be skeptical of all online content, Canadians warned as election campaign starts

At a panel on technology and democracy experts discuss their fears and the ad-supported business model of social media platforms

Cyber Security Today – University library password scam, police break up email fraud racket and just say no

Today's podcast warns about a university library password scam, reports on the break-up of an international email fraud ring and urges Android app users to say no to unreasonable permissions

Social media should co-operate on overseeing political advertising, expert tells Canadians

Visiting British expert calls for a common global standard social media platforms must follow for controlling paid political content.

Cyber Security Today – Warning on womens’ apps, a penalty for using facial recognition and careless document filing.

Today's podcast warns how data from women's' apps is being used, notes school was penalized for using facial recognition and find careless document filing led to a data breach

Conservatives would create binding Canadian cybersecurity standards for critical industries, says Scheer

Party leader also said his government will create a 'Canada Cyber Safe' brand to ensure that consumers know when products have met rigorous security standards

Cyber Security Today – Open server found with peoples’ resumes, Alaska city gets lucky and watch for these updates

Today's podcast reports on the discovery of an open server with resumes, how an Alaskan city got lucky and several updates to watch out for

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