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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
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Articles by Howard Solomon

Cisco confirms zero-day exploit in alleged NSA tool hack

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At least one unpatched vulnerability has been discovered. Other vendors say bugs the tools leverage in their products have already been patched

Ottawa announces public consultation on cyber security strategy

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Consultation asks Canadians how to improve cyber security. One suggested idea: Certifying businesses that meet recognized cyber security standards

Largest ransomware-as-service scheme pulls in US$195,000 a month: Report

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Dubbed Cerber, the service's victims include Canadians. Last month alone 150,000 devices were infected

How Akamai manages vulnerability risks

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The global content delivery network outlines how it faces the daily challenge of risk management

Vulnerability found in Linux’s TCP stack

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Admins should patch with versions that have the 4.7 kernel to meet the challenge of a vulnerability that can be exploited without a download or clicking on a link

Automated data mining system finds 300 threats a week, say researchers

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System, now being commercialized, goes through dark web forums and marketplaces to find exploits before they're released

Security still not tough enough in IoT

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Vulnerabilities found in a home smart thermostat underline that security in IoT devices has yet to mature. Read what CISOs can do

Stop calling ransomware infections attacks, says researcher

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Calling incidents "attacks" gives the wrong impression they are targeted, goes this argument. Does that downplay focusing on causes?
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