Unmasking the even Darker Side of Romance: AI Hackers in the World of Love

In online romance, finding love has become a precarious dance with the unknown. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of scammers and fraudsters. In recent years, a new sinister force has emerged: AI hackers infiltrating the world of romance scams. These sophisticated virtual predators employ artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive unsuspecting victims, leaving shattered…

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Montreal’s ice storm leads to a surge in Hydro-Québec scam attempts

Last week, a freak ice storm hit Quebec, particularly Montreal, causing severe damage and power outages. Unfortunately, scammers have already taken advantage of the situation and will continue. Hydro-Quebec is advising its clients to be cautious and not fall for any scams that might come their way. Please note that Hydro-Québec, in the absence of…

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How I would hack your company if I weren’t an Ethical Hacker

Some companies may not take cyber security as seriously as they should. It’s clear when I see that IT departments receive a minor portion of the budget, and the managers don’t see the need for security until it’s too late and call me an Ethical Hacker. As a professional Ethical Hacker, I get hired by…

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Ontario women scammed out of $60,000

When an Ontario senior received a call alerting her that someone was using her name and banking information for illicit purposes thus began a series of money transfers amounting to a loss of $60,000—her life savings. Katharina Muir of Etobicoke told CTV News that the caller, claiming to be from her bank, warned that a…

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Seven questions to ask when evaluating MSPs

The need for updated technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to succeed in today’s business environment. Old technology can negatively impact your business. Managed service providers (MSPs) can help in this situation. Otherwise, you are,  Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall productivity Causing employee dissatisfaction Upsetting…

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Phishing and vishing

Phishing and vishing attacks increased to a record number in the first quarter of 2022, surpassing 1 million. Not surprisingly, the financial sector accounts for the highest number of phishing attacks, representing 23.6 percent of all attacks. As of March 2022, companies experienced 1,025,968 phishing attacks, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG). The second-highest…

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Cyber Security Today: Week in Review

To listen to the full podcast and read the transcript, visit Cyber Security Today: Week in Review Howard Solomon: Joining us now from Montreal is Terry Cutler. Let’s start with the Microsoft report on Russian cyber activity against countries supporting Ukraine. The report has two themes: Russian intelligence agencies are increasing their espionage activities against governments…

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