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

Government issues cyber security guide for SMBs

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security publishes 18 page guide to help better secure SMBs. Read how

How a Halifax cafe endured a Facebook page hi-jacking

An attempt to switch to a Facebook Business account caused firm to lose page for weeks. Co-owner says he may have gone to a fake page

Cyber Security Today — Guide for Canadian small business, new Android bank malware, tool helps track trouble

Today's podcast looks at a new security guide for Canadian small business, the discovery of new Android bank malware and a new tool to help track trouble

Ottawa parking garage system hit by ransomware, entry system crippled

Patrons get to park for free after malware hits payment machines

No immediate EU ban on Chinese 5G gear, but countries can impose one on national security grounds

Commission recommends common EU approach to the security of 5G networks, but will allow ban if a manufacturer doesn't comply with its standards

Cyber Security Today: –Alert for Asus computer owners, warning for software companies and junk on new Android phones

Today's podcast deals with an alert for Asus computer owners, a warning for software companies to be open about warnings and a study showing how much junk is on new Android phones

Malware attacks in Canada up 103 per cent over 2018, says SonicWall

In its annual report on data captured from customer devices, SonicWall details changes in the threat landscape

Cyber Security Today – Phony flu email alert, more on business scams and GitHub warning

Today's podcast reports on a phony email flu alert leading to ransomware, more on business email scams and a warning to developers using GitHub

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