The end of support for Microsoft Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012 brings potential security and operational issues that companies may not be prepared to deal with. This can be a threat to any organization, and given the urgency of…
Tag: IT World Canada
Canadian Telecom Summit: AI taking phone fraud to new heights
At the 22nd Canadian Telecom Summit, Seattle-based Hiya unpacked the state of phone fraud in Canada, and how the rise of generative AI is exacerbating the issue. The company’s senior director of business development, Tony Janusky, kicked off the discussion…
BREAKING NEWS: Moneris says no ‘critical’ data affected in ransomware gang’s attack
Moneris, which runs a payment card data network used by hundreds of thousands of Canadian businesses, says it prevented access to cri This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: BREAKING NEWS: Moneris says no…
Cyber Security Today, Nov. 13, 2023 – Booking.com attack may be widespread, ransomware operator calls it quits, and more
This episode reports on a cyber attack on the operator of ports in Australia, the hack of a reporter’s Experian account, the latest data breaches This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security…
Experts discuss demonstrating the value of digital ID, acknowledging concerns, barriers to adoption, and more at EXCITE
The fact that people have privacy and security concerns around the idea of a digital government is valid and should be acknowledged, said industry heavyweights at the EXCITE fall summit. Public and private sector technologists should consider whether they are…
Toronto Public Library says ‘sensitive’ information may have been copied
Toronto’s public library system now says “sensitive information” may have been copied by the ransomware gang that hit the institution. “Based on the ongoing investigation, we have now determined that sensitive data may have been exposed,” the municipal library says…
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
This episode discusses Okta’s explanation of a hack, Cloudflare’s explanation of a power outag This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, Nov. 10,…
Cyber Security Today, Nov. 10, 2023 – Patch SysAid software fast, how Ukraine’s power system was crippled by Russia and more
This episode reports on a sophisticated OT and IT attack on Ukraine by Russia’s Sandworm gang, how failing to patch a firewall fast led to a regulatory fine This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original…
Ontario privacy commissioner investigating hospital group ransomware attack
Ontario’s privacy commissioner is looking into the ransomware attack that hit five hospitals linked to a common shared IT provider. “Our office is actively investigating the recent ransomware attacks on the affected hospitals in Southwestern Ontario,” the Office of the…
Southwestern Ontario hospitals over a month away from restoring full service as IT network rebuilt
The five southwestern Ontario hospitals and their shared services provider hit by ransomware won’t be able to restore full IT services — including rebuilding the IT network — for over a month, if not longer, according to a statement from…