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Linux vulnerability allows any unprivileged user to gain full root privileges: Report

Qualys says vulnerable root program is easily exploited

Data privacy week: Canadian consumers are willing to share personal data with retailers, report says

A Capgemini report has revealed Canadians are willing to share personal data with retailers to improve customer experience. The “What matters to today’s consumer”...

Organizations have to continuously manage privacy risks, says new KPMG global privacy leader

In an interview after being named the consulting firm's new global privacy leader KMPG Canada's Sylvia Kingsmill says anonymized data is still valuable

CRTC action leads to closing of dark web marketplace selling goods and services to cyber criminals

A dark web marketplace that specialized in Canadian targets has been shut down following action by this country's telecom regulator, which also announced penalties...

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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.