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

Scotiabank source code, credentials found open on GitHub: news report

The Register says it tipped off the Canadian bank after a security researcher notified it of the apparent breach of security controls

Poor configuration, old versions of Windows, Linux among security issues facing SMBs: Survey

A report from Alert Logic says SMBs are straining to keep pace with changing cyber security threats

Cyber Security Today – Medical information found open on Internet, Lumin hacked, unsafe routers and more

Today's podcast reports on medical information on millions found open on the Internet, the maker of the Lumin PDF editor hacked, unsafe routers and more

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.

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