Vendor relationships are essential to business continuity—but they can also create new cyber exposures. One growing threat is vendor email compromise (VEC), a sophisticated form of supply chain fraud in which cybercriminals impersonate trusted partners or suppliers. By exploiting existing business relationships, attackers can manipulate payments, steal sensitive data and disrupt operations with little warning….

As organizations continue to advance their digital capabilities, more employees are turning to tools and technologies that fall outside their company’s formal IT oversight. From personal devices used to access corporate systems to unapproved apps, file-sharing platforms, or cloud storage accounts, this unsanctioned technology use—known as shadow IT—has become increasingly common. Remote and hybrid work…

According to cybersecurity company Proofpoint, 68% of working adults in Canada admit to taking risky actions, such as reusing or sharing passwords, clicking on links from unknown senders, or handing over their credentials to an untrustworthy source. Understanding how to avoid such cybersecurity mistakes is essential to minimizing risk. All organizations, regardless of their size…

Cybercriminals’ methods for infiltrating networks and stealing sensitive data are constantly evolving. Among the most deceptive tactics they use are technical support scams and internal IT help desk scams. In tech support scams, attackers pose as representatives from well-known technology companies, claiming they will fix non-existent issues. They may use unsolicited pop-up messages, social media…

Remote and hybrid work models are here to stay for many Canadian organizations. While these arrangements offer greater flexibility and productivity, they also open the door to new cybersecurity risks. Employees working from home, in coffee shops, or while travelling may inadvertently expose their organizations to threats through unsecured Wi-Fi, outdated software, weak access controls,…

Cybersecurity continues to be one of the biggest challenges for businesses of all sizes. Unfortunately, a number of persistent myths and misconceptions can lead to dangerous gaps in protection. Believing these myths may give organizations a false sense of security and leave them more vulnerable than they realize. Myth 1: Only large corporations need cybersecurity….

Phishing has long been a serious threat to businesses—cybercriminals send emails or messages that trick people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware, often causing financial loss or damaging a company’s reputation. But now, there’s a new twist: phishing attacks are getting a boost from artificial intelligence (AI), making them harder to spot and even…

Although technological advancements in the manufacturing industry provide several benefits, they also present cybersecurity exposures. The expanded use of digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital sales platforms, and smart machinery broadens the attack surface for cybercriminals, and resulting cyberattacks can cause significant business disruptions, reputational damage and financial losses. Robust cybersecurity measures are…

Many types of cyberattacks involve manipulating users into performing specific tasks—such as sharing login credentials, downloading malicious attachments, or clicking on harmful links—to help hackers compromise their systems or data. However, some incidents can be launched without these exchanges. In particular, zero-click attacks involve hackers exploiting software flaws in users’ devices or applications to deploy…

Cybersecurity awareness programs offer informative training sessions on cyber threats and best cybersecurity practices. These programs aim to educate employees and organizations about the importance of maintaining a secure online environment and the potential risks associated with cyberattacks. These programs can offer several benefits to organizations, such as: When implementing cybersecurity awareness programs, organizations should…