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BMO gets smart after server situation

A near disaster involving sensitive customer information, an outsource service provider and an eagle-eyed computer reseller caused BMO Financial Group to batten down its data management hatches.

McAfee releases VirusScan with intrusion prevention

Antivirus software company McAfee Inc. said on Monday that a new version of its VirusScan Enterprise software contains so-called "intrusion prevention" features that can protect computers from attacks such as buffer overflows, which are often used by viruses, worms and malicious hackers to compromise vulnerable Microsoft Corp. Windows machines.

Busting common myths about network IPS

Intrusion prevention systems (IPSs) are becoming ubiquitous in the minds of enterprise buyers. However, the problems of intrusion detection systems (IDSs) have not gone away, and many organizations have an overinflated view of these systems. Moreover, the vendors and popular press continue to perpetuate numerous myths around this narrow but useful capability.

Cisco warns of flaws in ACS product

Networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. warned customers about security holes in two products that provide user authentication and authorization services for network devices such as firewalls and routers.

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Security Training Resource Kit

Experts say that training can reduce security incidents by anywhere from 45% to 70%. "We asked ourselves why security training couldn't be fun as well as informative." IT World Canada and it's creative arm, Amazing! Agency have created some training materials which actually make security training engaging and interesting. Each unit starts with a fun video or interactive game and let's you get the interest of the group....

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Amazon Canada device lineup 2023: Alexa gets more ChatGPT-like; Echo series expands; FireTVs, Tablets, Ring and more

Generative AI, geeky new Echo features and smarter TVs and tablets headlined at Amazon’s annual fall hardware event. Here’s a list of everything coming...

30 valuable hidden iPhone features [Part 1]

Using these ten hidden iPhone features will make your iPhone experience more productive and valuable.

10 free cybersecurity awareness training courses you can take today

A list of 10 organizations that are offering free cybersecurity awareness training courses to help you understand and report security threats and breaches.

Has your iPhone been hacked?

We've listed 13 ways hackers can compromise iPhones and highlighted ways to protect yourself and your data.