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

Cyber Security Today – Stalkerware and ransomware increasing, password advice and updates to watch for

Today's podcast looks at the increase in reported stalkerware, an FBI warning on ransomware, a survey on bad password practices and more

Toronto hospital recovering from ransomware attack

Michael Garron Hospital says one system was hit by a variant of the Ryuk ransomware, but so far no ransom demand was seen on any machines

Adwind remote access trojan expanding its reach

The RAT is now being seen in the petroleum sector as well as retail and hospitality, says Netskope

Cyber Security Today – October cyber security awareness month, ransomware statistics and lots of security updates to watch out for

October cyber security awareness month, ransomware statistics and lots of security updates to watch out for. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Wednesday October 2nd,...

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Attackers are hungrier than defenders

Why aren't CISOs making progress in cyber security? At the annual awareness month starts a look at some of the biggest publicly reported breaches so far, and possible solutions

Cyber Security Today – Data breach at DoorDash, attacks on Airbus suppliers and possible unpatchable Apple devices

Today's podcast covers a data breach at food delivery service DoorDash, attacks on suppliers to aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a reported unfixable bug in many Apple devices

Ontario privacy commissioner worries about lack of data oversight in proposed Sidewalk Labs plan

Proposed data trust is supposed to ease public concerns about privacy, but watchdog finds many holes

Cyber Security Today — Crafty email scammers, bad webcam security and watch out for ‘fleeceware’

Today's podcast looks at a new way scammers evade email security, a warning on webcam security, action needed by vBulletin admins and a bug in the new OS from Apple

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