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Canadian websites temporarily shut down as world scrambles to mitigate or patch Log4Shell vulnerability

Researchers have already seen examples of threat actors planting Cobalt Strike beacons and cryptomining apps after successfully exploiting the bug

Cyber Security Today, Dec. 13, 2021 – The hunt for apps with log4j vulnerabilities continues, new threat and ransomware groups discovered and a warning...

Today's podcast reports on the scramble to plug the Log4Shell bug, new threat and ransomware groups discovered and a warning to WordPress admins about plugins

Three new payment card skimmers found aimed at WooCommerce installations

Website admins have to keep watching for exploits by these payment card skimmers

It could take years for applications using vulnerable version of Java log4j library to be patched, says expert

IT admins urged to take vulnerability seriously as vendors rush to issue patches or mitigations

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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.