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: Nov. 16, 2018 — Online holiday shopping tips

Today's podcast looks at things to consider when buying Internet-connected devices and shopping online

Sophos sees small amount of progress in war against cyber attackers

In its year end review the security vendor spots changes in attackers' techniques

Nova Scotia must toughen protection over medical databases, says privacy commissioner

There is an urgent need to strengthen and clarify the responsibilities for and monitoring of interoperable health information databases to protect the privacy of Nova Scotians’ health information, said the commissioner. Read why

Airlines seeing increased sophistication in bad bots: Report

Report on the troubles airlines are seeing with bots includes recommendations for meeting the threat that apply to all industries

Cyber Security Today: Nov. 14, 2018 — Good guys hacking, more on phone scams, a push for a US privacy law

Today's podcast looks at a hacking contest, advice on avoiding being victimized by phone and Intel's proposed US privacy law

France calls for nations to condemn malicious cyber activities at opening of International Governance Forum

Call as conference begins comes at a time when accusations of state-sponsored cyber attacks are rising

Cyber Security Today: Nov 12, 2018 — Four email scams to watch out for

Today’s podcast looks at four recent email scams, including one impersonating a Canadian cabinet minister, and advice on how not to be taken in

Cyber Security Today: Nov. 9, 2018 — No free digital coin, drone site vulnerability and make passwords longer

Today's podcast looks at free Bitcoin scams, drone software vulnerability and why passwords have to be long

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