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: February 13, 2019 — Email service crippled, donut chain hacked and a cyber security simulator

Today's podcast covers a crippling attack on a secure email provider, another successful credential stuffing attack against a donut chain, and a desktop simulator for teaching how to protect Internet-connected industrial devices

ITAC to tackle cyber security skills shortage through tools website

Industry association to create job classification framework and website to help people looking for careers in cyber security

Microsoft extends Account Guard to Canada for political parties using Office365

Candidates and think tanks are eligible for service on certain Microsoft products. But company warns it is only part of a protection plan

Almost 60 per cent of Canadian firms surveyed were victims of cyber attacks: Report

In its annual survey of companies Scalar Decisions makes some worrying findings. Read why

Cyber Security Today: Feb. 11, 2019 –How a Windows scammer went after me, a headache for Facebook, Apple update available

I got a phone call the other day from a con man who said he was from Microsoft Technical Support. I'm talking about it so you'll know how these people work.

Cyber Security Today: Feb 8, 2019 –Update Android devices, Chrome browser protection for passwords, a sneaky email scam

Today's podcast covers the latest Android security update, a plugin for Chrome browsers that alerts users about stolen credentials and the latest phishing scam

Bell ‘comfortable’ if Ottawa bans Huawei for 5G networks

In a conference call with financial analysts CEO says the carrier thinks a Huawei ban won't affect the bottom line

BC political parties criticized for disclosing personal information to Facebook

Privacy commissioner says parties collect too much personal information from potential voters and use it in ways without proper consent. Read why

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