Anyone who has done any type of online shopping knows the feeling. Tediously typing in all your payment info and making sure it is correct before being able to buy that thing you really want. Luckily, a digital wallet makes it so you only have to enter that information once. These wallets remember it all …
If you’ve been on Facebook for any length of time, you’ve likely taken a Facebook quiz. From finding out which Sex In The City character you are to what colour best represents you, these quizzes can be a fun way to pass some idle time. However, taking Facebook quizzes could put you at serious risk …
We’ve all heard of the big guys getting hacked. In 2021 alone, there were some big names reporting data breaches, including Facebook, Volkswagen, Audi, and the most damaging cyber attack of the year, the widespread compromise of Microsoft Exchange Servers. But getting hacked isn’t just big league territory. Small businesses can get hit hard too. …
Your data is one of the most valuable and important assets your business has. Therefore, if the worst were to happen and all that data is somehow lost, how bad off would you be? If you have an offsite recovery service in place, you’ll be fine. Otherwise, you may have to look into data recovery …
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Malware is an overarching term that refers to any type of malicious software. Consequently, it is designed to corrupt, exploit, steal and, at times, destroy a person’s or enterprise’s data and information. Who Creates Malware? Cybercriminals create malware. Therefore, these individuals could be working alone for personal reasons (stealing money, for example), or be working …
PIPEDA, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, is a data privacy law part of Canada’s national private sector. Additionally, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) officially enforces PIPEDA, while also enforcing Canada’s Privacy Act, which protects the rights of Canadian citizens. PIPEDA Overview PIPEDA governs how private Canadian companies are …
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As your business or organization grows, so does the risk for potential cyber threats. That’s why as you grow and improve, your cyber security practices should improve too! NIST Cyber Security actually refers to the Cyber Security Framework (CSF) created by The National Institute of Technology (NIST). The National Institute of Standards and Technology is …
Phishing scams…not to be confused with ‘fishing’ scams. Every person who has used a digital platform (telephones, included) has likely come across a phishing scam. It’s the digital version of scam callers who claim your SIN was flagged or the FBI’s out to get you. Most commonly, phishing scams take the form of a sketchy …
The cybersecurity questionnaire, potentially the bane of a small business owner’s existence. Imagine, you are a small business owner and are about to land your first big client. Everything is going well but before they sign the contract, they hand you a cybersecurity questionnaire. Now the panic sets in. Does this sound familiar? Maybe you …
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Privacy and security go hand in hand. Cybersecurity focuses on protecting precious data from unauthorized viewers. Meanwhile, privacy focus on protecting this data itself by ensuring it isn’t viewed or shared illegally. Both businesses and customers have an expectation of privacy when they trust another business with their data. So what are these privacy requirements …
