Internet Safety
Fake charity scams exploits Ukraine
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 to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Intuitions (DFI), the scams are increasing. The department suggests consumers to some research before donating money to any charity. “Scammers see tragedies as a…
Read MoreBack to Ransomware basics
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. Imagine you show up to work as the company CEO and find out that all your corporate data is unusable, for instance. Moreover, the data backups are now encrypted and…
Read MoreWhat is spoofing?
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 computer or device. The goal is to steal your data, money, and spread malware. When it comes to spoofing, hackers will use fake emails and websites. Much like a phishing…
Read MoreRansomware attacks continue
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. For instance, imagine you show up to work as the company CEO and find out that all your corporate data is unusable?. The data backups are now encrypted and useless. …
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Week in Review for Feb. 18, 2022
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 to talk about a couple of other stories that I came across. Researchers at Crowdstrike issued their annual global threat report this week and among the findings: It took hackers an average…
Read MoreSocial media hackers scamming more people than ever
Hacker’s Magic Card Trick
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 demonstrate with this magic trick !
Read MoreWhat to do Before during and After a Ransomware Attack
Does your staff have too much access?
How much sensitive information is on your computer?
Your Patch Management might be Broken
Is your IT department looking out for your Cybersecurity?
The problem with bad passwords
“Insider Secrets” to HOW hackers are getting in and WHY
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 click of the mouse, propelling us into nightmares in a matter of minutes, anytime, anywhere and on any one of our darling gadgets. Hackers, malware, botnets and all form of…
Read MoreTerry Cutler and Frank Baylis discuss phishing
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 sat down with Terry Cutler, a Canadian cybersecurity expert to talk about these threats. Please watch this one minute clip on the subject of phishing.
Read MoreSextortion scam knows your real password, but don’t fall for it
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. I must have received about 13 emails and calls from my viewers and one of them who happens to be a friend of mine who calls me up and says,…
Read MoreWhat to do in the case of the BMO, CIBC’s Simplii data breaches
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 to tens of thousands of customers. A day after both banks revealed that as many as 90,000 total customers may be affected, both banks were still working to contact customers…
Read MoreTerry Cutler wins prestigious International Cyber Security and Intelligence Academic and Leadership Awards
Get Informed. Be Aware. Take Action. Cyber Attacks Affect Us All! Ontario College of Management and Technology is proud to host the 2017 International Cyber Security and Intelligence Conference on November 7th – 8th 2017 in Toronto, Canada. ICSIC provides a rare opportunity for global experts in Cyber security, Intelligence, Counter-Terrorism, National Infrastructure, Industry, Cyber…
Read MoreThe Dangers of free anti virus software
The Dangers of Free anti virus software While I was at a recent conference, I got to hang out with the 42nd president of the United States Bill Clinton and the 20th Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien. when talking to other VPs and business owners, they revealed to me that they use FREE anti-virus…
Read MoreA Hacker’s magic trick
What does cyber security and magic have in common? They both have magical powers, misdirection and illusion. Let me tell you about it.
Read MoreCops warn of scammers using fake claims of tax refunds
With the deadline to file tax returns approaching, police are warning of scammers attempting to defraud people of their personal information. The RCMP has issued a warning to taxpayers to be on the lookout for fake emails and phone calls claiming to be from officials of the Canada Revenue Service. One recent email mimicked the…
Read MoreParent warns of chat room app after lewd visitor on son’s phone
An Ile-Perrot mother is warning parents about the dangers of popular online video chat app Live.ly. Last Friday, Samantha Theoret discovered a man committing a lewd act in the chat room her 10-year-old son Evan had joined. The boy’s parents had given him an old phone to use for games, so Theoret was surprised to…
Read MoreLogik TV – Episode 12 : Protect Yourself From Hackers
Is your personal or commercial data at risk online? What if you get hacked? And how can you protect your confidential data? Get answers in this episode of LogikTV thank to our special guest, cybersecurity expert and ethical hacker, Terry Cutler. It’s business, cybersecurity and the law. Published on Dec 27, 2016
Read MoreTerry Cutler launches “Insider secrets from an Ethical Hacker on Internet Safety” on Udemy.com
A miracle has bloomed and is now an invited guest in your living rooms, bedrooms and in your hands. It’s called the Internet and its everywhere. As an Internet Safety expert and professional hacker, I’ve been a witness to the miracle but I’ve also seen its dark side. What used to be a gateway to…
Read MoreBack-to-school wireless security
Back-to-school wireless security Ethical hacker Terry Cutler drops by Global News Morning to talk to Andrea Howick about keeping kids safe in a wireless world now that they’re back in school Aired Tuesday, August 23. 2016 on Global News Montreal TV Original link http://globalnews.ca/video/2897854/back-to-school-wireless-security
Read MoreGive me 4 minutes, and I’ll tell you if your PC or Webcam has been hacked.
Hey everyone it’s Terry Cutler. You ask questions, and I answer them. Here’s a question I get asked several times a week. The question is “how do I know if my Pc has been hacked” or how do I know if my webcam has been hacked and are people as spying on me”. Well…., let’s…
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