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Hundreds of thousands of applications at risk from unpatched Python bug, say researchers

Python has warned developers about the 15-year-old vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to gain code execution from an arbitrary file write

Get rid of unencrypted email, fax in health sector, urge Canadian privacy regulators

Privacy czars call on governments, hospitals and medical proividers to create a modern and secure digital infrastructure

Canadian SMBs, employees criticized for poor cybersecurity practices

A survey by the Insurance Bureau of Canada suggests only half of firms use multifactor authentication. 19 per cent of respondents said they download unapproved apps on work devices

As Canadians start travelling more, security risks increase

As people engage in more travel, both for personal reasons and work trips, in the coming months, travellers may face more cybersecurity risks. Check...

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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.