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

Almost three quarters of Canadian SMBs don’t have patching policy: Survey

A survey sponsored by the Canadian Internet Registry Authority also shows only 54 per cent of small businesses said their firm provides cybersecurity training for employees

Cyber Security Today: Oct. 15, 2018 — Fake Android app, Facebook ‘friends’ and check that link

Today's podcast covers a malicious app that impersonates the Google Play Store icon, a Facebook friends scam and where you can go to check suspicious links

Five Eyes cyber agencies detail list of popular hacking tools

In an effort to help infosec pros, experts from cyber security agencies in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Australian and New Zealand identify five common attack tools, how to detect them and general mitigations

Cyber Security Today: Oct. 12, 2018 — What do you know about cyber security, and a sophisticated phishing attack

Today's podcast coves a survey of Canadians cyber security knowledge, a new angle on phishing and a reminder to look for security updates

What to do about the alleged Chinese motherboard spy chip

Don't panic, is the advice of the SANS Institute research director. Even if it's true defence in depth should detect data being exfiltrated. But he admits more evidence is needed to support the story

Ryuk ransomware strikes at least four organizations in Canada

Canadian lawyer says his practice is aware of four healthcare organizations in the country that have seen a strain of ransomware that also exfiltrates data

Cyber Security Today: Oct. 10, 2018 – New ransomware hits Canada, Google criticized, PIN punched in Experian’s security

Today's podcast covers the Ryuk ransomware, a Canadian privacy expert's take on the Google+ incident and a serious PIN reset flaw

Google bug exposed user data, company held back notifying people

Canadian privacy expert Ann Cavoukian complains about effort to hide what she calls a data breach

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