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: Attempted fraud, sexting and another airline breach

Today's podcast deals with an attempted credit card scam phone call, how to help teens avoid sexting and British Airways admits data breach

Facebook, Twitter try to limit U.S. regulation at hearing

One senator described the erosion of privacy on social platforms as a "national security issue."

Cyber Security Today: Child monitoring software, another software code blunder

Today's podcast covers a vulnerability found in an app that lets parents monitor their children's online behavior, a U.S. government site that exposed personal information and a repeat call for users of a router to update their software

Executive compromise attacks don’t always have malicious links: Report

Analysis of a sample of email phishing messages from Barracuda Networks customers shows looking for suspicious links isn't the only way to catch an attack

Cyber Security Today: How to keep spam from filling your inbox

Three tips for keeping spam out of your inbox from Canada's privacy commissioner. Let’s talk about a four-letter word: Spam. Security companies and police are...

Cyber Security Today: How to protect your social insurance number

Three tips for keeping your social insurance number safe from theft and abuse.

Book Review: Why cyber is The Perfect Weapon

New York Times's David Sanger says cyber arms control is needed before the current 'constant digital conflict' escalates out of control. Read why

Canadian telcos could have been hacked by third party app flaw, says security firm

The application helps people with speech problems translate text to voice. But researchers found a coding flaw that could have led to trouble

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