Payment app scams are on the rise again
In 2021 and the first half of 2022, banks in the US reported 192,000 cases, or one in ten, of crimes perpetrated on customers using...
Internet Safety
What are Some Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2023?
by Terry Cutler
These scams are not the only scams to watch out for in 2023—they are what we can expect right out of the gate in 2023....
Romance Scam that Goes for the Whole Hog
by Terry Cutler
Backed reportedly by crime syndicates in China, a new romance scam known as “pig butchering” is on the rise, trapping people with long-term health problems,...
Keeping up with the scams after the holiday season
by Terry Cutler
The holiday season is over, but scammers are everywhere and still prowl after your money. Amazon and other companies have sent emails advising their customers...
Guarding against Website/browser hoaxes over the holidays
by Terry Cutler
As the holiday season draws closer, we must continue looking for the typical signs of being hacked. Here are more holiday reminders and how to...
Staying safe over the holidays
by Terry Cutler
The holiday season is a time of rest, family and celebration. Be on the lookout for the typical signs of being hacked. Here are my...
Romance scams in 2023 expected to explode
by Terry Cutler
In 2021, 323 million people used dating apps or dating sites to meet new people. But, over 8,000 competitive online dating sites and platforms worldwide...
Monitoring your children’s online activity
by Terry Cutler
We at Cyology Labs have always said that structured surveillance of your children or teenagers and limiting online time is the key to protecting our...
Sharing special memories and staying cyber secure
by Terry Cutler
Reaching a goal or accomplishment you’re proud of and celebrating it with your loved ones is one of life’s greatest joys. These unique occasions deserve...
Staying in touch while remaining cyber secure
by Terry Cutler
Getting in touch with friends and family would be much more difficult without the internet and social media platforms. After all, we were able to...
Hackers are targeting more victims than ever before
by Terry Cutler
Scammers continue to employ unscrupulous practices to strip you of your money. A 76-year-old retired grandfather in Australia surrendered $26,000 last week after paying an...
4 Cyberthreats small businesses need to know
by Terry Cutler
Data breaches have become more common in recent years, owing to the rapid emergence of new threats. The average cost of a data breach increased...
Why passwords are your business’s weakest point
by Terry Cutler
Cybercriminals are constantly trying to find new ways to break into business systems. Sadly, too often, they succeed thanks to weak passwords. Nearly 50% of...
The USB keys in the urinal revisited
by Terry Cutler
In 2011, a company challenged me to try and expose any security vulnerabilities that might be lurking in their system. I wrote about the experience...
How to know if your phone is hacked?
by Terry Cutler
Maybe you’ve noticed it, or you haven’t, but phone hacking is rising. It’s not too surprising. The pandemic turned the office worker into a mobile worker,...
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, September. 2, 2022
by Terry Cutler
You can listen to the full podcast here Howard: A university student was victimized by a sophisticated fake job offer scam. The hacker noticed that...
LastPass gets passed
by Terry Cutler
Our team is letting you know that in August one of the world’s most prominent password managers, LastPass, confirmed that it had been hacked. According...
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday August 19, 2022
by Terry Cutler
The following transcript of my conversation with Terry Cutler has been edited for clarity. To hear the whole discussion play the podcast.) Howard: Let’s start...
The common tech acceleration mistakes to avoid
by Terry Cutler
Company CEOS often asks me, “How do we implement smart tech acceleration, and what are the common tech acceleration mistakes to avoid?” As a business...
Agility for your people, processes and technology
by Terry Cutler
Nothing is more crucial to a business than agility. You’ve heard me say this before. Yes, profit matters, but companies can achieve consistent profits easily...
Ontario women scammed out of $60,000
by Terry Cutler
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...
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review, June 10, 2022
by Terry Cutler
Terry Cutler, head of Montreal’s Cyology Labs, joins Cyber Security Today to discuss some of what’s been happening recently. The following transcript has been edited for...
Terry Cutler on CBC talks about Fraudster App
by Terry Cutler
I spoke about my new app called Fraudster this week with Sabrina Marandola on CBC’s Let’s Go Fraudster delivers important fraud alerts via push notifications...
Account pre-hijacking
by Terry Cutler
Researchers have discovered that hackers can access users’ online accounts using account pre-hijacking. Put another way, a hacker can perform a set of actions before...
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, May 13, 2022
by Terry Cutler
Howard: From Montreal, I’m joined by Terry Cutler. Good afternoon. Let’s start with Anti-Ransomware Day. This began in 2020 as an education initiative by Kaspersky...
Law enforcement scams
by Terry Cutler
The latest law enforcement scams are bogus legal requests for customers’ data from companies. Moreover, it’s happening to reputable technology companies. Initially, the fraudster compromises...
Your employees are your biggest threat
by Terry Cutler
Cybercriminals who want to exploit a business’ network vulnerabilities are always searching for access. The only way to counter these hackers is by deploying a...
World Password Day
by Terry Cutler
If you didn’t know, today is World Password Day, an annual event created by Intel Security in 2013 to raise awareness about the importance of strong...
Cryptocurrency scams Part 2
by Terry Cutler
Let’s look at four common cryptocurrency scams. The cryptocurrency market is susceptible to common scams. Because many rules are unclear and challenging for regulators to...
Job offer scams
by Terry Cutler
With job offer scams, a general rule is that you’re probably right if you think the job offer isn’t genuine. Canada’s Better Business Bureau reported...
Cryptocurrency scams
by Terry Cutler
The growing popularity of cryptocurrency has seen an increase in cryptocurrency scams. A cryptocurrency is a digital currency that exists virtually and uses cryptography to...
Hacking the Bluetooth
by Terry Cutler
The Bluetooth handshake occurs when two devices pair up to establish a connection, such as your phone and car. Hackers in the area use specialized...
LockBit 2.0
by Terry Cutler
LockBit 2.0, unlike other Ransomware, spreads on its own. It confuses defence systems and hooks up with other Ransomware on other networks, for instance. It...
Fake charity scams exploits Ukraine
by Terry Cutler
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, charitable organizations are mobilizing for Ukraine and its citizens. But fake charity scams are exploiting our sympathy for Ukraine’s situation. According...
Back to Ransomware basics
by Terry Cutler
Ransomware is a form of online extortion targeting businesses and individuals. And as we move further into 2022, it is becoming more of a problem. ...
What is spoofing?
by Terry Cutler
Spoofing is when a malicious person masquerades as someone or a well-known company to win your trust. The idea is to gain access to your...
Ransomware attacks continue
by Terry Cutler
Ransomware is a form of online extortion targeting businesses and individuals. And as we move further into 2022, it is becoming more of a problem. ...
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Feb. 18, 2022
by Terry Cutler
I’ll be joined by guest commentator Terry Cutler of Montreal’s Cyology Labs to discuss some of the news from the past seven days. Howard: We’re going...
Hacker’s Magic Card Trick
by Terry Cutler
Just like a magician, when a Cyber Criminal breaks into your network, he’ll steal your sensitive information via a deception technique called misdirection. Let me...
“Insider Secrets” to HOW hackers are getting in and WHY
by Terry Cutler
In a world of digital technology, it is easy to forget one sobering fact: our identity can be stolen from under our nose, with one...
Terry Cutler and Frank Baylis discuss phishing
by Terry Cutler
Cybersecurity threats occur on a daily basis. According to a recent study, Canada had the third most cyber incidents in the world in 2018. I...
Sextortion scam knows your real password, but don’t fall for it
by Terry Cutler
Hey everyone, I wanted to get you up to speed on a very credible Sextortion scam that was going around before I left for vacation....
What to do in the case of the BMO, CIBC’s Simplii data breaches
by Terry Cutler
Bank of Montreal and Simplii Financial are grappling with the fallout from apparent data breaches that may have exposed sensitive personal and financial information belonging...