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: Churches as cyber victims, Outlook attacks, a phony Android game site, news on password managers.

Today's podcast reports on two churches victimized by scammers, attacks on Outlook email users increasing, a phony Android game site and where to find ratings of password managers

World Password Day: Time for CISOs to re-think login strategies

Take the day to think about answering a number of questions about your organization's policies

Public Safety Canada issues guide to lowering insider cyber risk

Aimed at organizations in critical infrastructure, the guide offers eight recommendations for reducing the odds insiders will steal or destroy sensitive data or assets

Cyber Security Today: Huge database with info on Americans found open on web, World Password Day, and no free lunch.

Today's podcast covers the discovery of a huge unsecured database of information on Americans found on the web, Word Password Day and why trying to get free streaming may get you hacked

Management should lose their jobs for serious data breaches, say IT and security pros

Eight-country survey by McAfee suggests internal security is getting better at finding breaches, which are increasing in severity

Cyber Security Today: Warning about connected devices, cyber advice for manufacturers and find fake celebrities

Today's podcast looks at a vulnerability found in millions of Internet connected devices like security cameras, my take on a cyber conference for manufacturers and learn to spot fake social media pages

Evaluate suppliers for cyber risk, Canadian manufacturers told

Threat actors see third parties as easy ways to get into other targets. Experts give advice on what to do

Canadian manufacturers should collaborate on cyber security, says government expert

Official from the Canadian Cyber Security Centre urges manufacturers to work closer on cyber issues. But others say the industry is reluctant. Read why

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