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

Sidewalk Toronto: While waiting for plan, consider these conflicting papers

The master plan for the so-called smart community is about to be released. Two sides of the controversy were recently revealed

Cyber Security Today: Telus scammed, EatStreet hacked and watch for fake domains

Today's podcast looks at an ID scam at a Canadian wireless carrier, the hack of an online food ordering app and a warning about fake web domains

Ryerson, Rogers, RBC back new Brampton cyber security innovation centre

Called the Cybersecure Catalyst, it will not only teach cyber security and offer certifications, it will encourage more women and minorities to enter the field

Cyber Security Today: Gmail Calendar scam, replace these Yubikeys and who’s real on LinkedIn?

Today' podcast looks at a Gmail Calendar scam, the need for some Yubikey security key devices to replace their fobs and wonders who's real on LinkedIn?

Ontario city stung for $503,000 in switched bank account fraud

City of Burlington victimized when employee falls for email request to change bank account of a vendor. Read how your company can avoid being hit

Cyber Security Today: Get rid of old Windows, a warning for Evite users and fake but-kind-of-true news

Today's podcast looks at the risks of running old versions of Windows, a data breach acknowledged at Evite and someone is pretending old news is new on social media

Open Elasticsearch instance had data on Canadian immigrant applicants: Researcher

Two more examples of how IT pros are failing to secure databases and servers open to the Internet

Canada should think again about having the ability to use offensive cyber weapons: Expert

Report for think tank says the impending power to launch cyber attacks may do more harm than good. Read why

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