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Microsoft to stop running of VBA macros by default

Microsoft is taking a step towards blocking malware-bearing macros, one of the biggest tools used by threat actors to spread malware through phishing. The company...

More than half of attacked Canadian firms paid cyber ransoms: Survey

Just over half of surveyed Canadian organizations hit by ransomware or malware have paid the amounts demanded by cybercriminals. That's one of the findings of...

Cyber Security Today, Feb. 7, 2022 – Insight into a ransomware gang, email used in cyberattacks on Ukraine, and more

Today's podcast reports on the background of the ALPHV ransomware gang, email used in cyberattacks on Ukraine, what may have been behind the theft of cryptocurrency at the Wormhole platform and more

Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Feb. 4, 2022

This episode features discussion about the closing of a Canadian dark web criminal marketplace, a Windows vulnerability and attacks on QNAP network-attached storage devices

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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.