CIRA’s Back To School Security Checklist
Widespread use of smartphones means kids are leaving a larger digital footprint than ever before. With a new school year beginning, CIRA offers some excellent…
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Ransomware: What it is and how to avoid it
The Hashed Out blog written by SSL Store has an excellent primer on Ransomware and how it works. In short, it’s software that infiltrates your…
Signs of Compromise: How to tell if your site has been hacked
The SSL Store has published a guide exploring the digital fingerprints left whenever a website has been hacked or compromised. This guide comes in the…
ICANN disputes FDA Whois presentation
ICANN, the body that governs domain policy and accreditation, has taken issue with a recent presentation by US Food and Drug administration representative Dan Burke…
New cybersecurity bill requires ransomware disclosure
Global News is reporting on a new bill that will shortly be tabled in front of the Canadian parliament that requires businesses to report ransomware…
Emerging threats in the domain world
SecurityMagazine.com has a new report on four emerging threats that have developed over the past few years when it comes to domain names. 1. Ease…
Some simple measures for cyber safety
Cybersecurity is something that everyone, from big businesses to individuals simply using the internet, need to take seriously. To that end, DNN would like to…
DNN.ca’s Guide to Creating Effective Passwords
Good password etiquette is a critical aspect to keeping yourself safe online. You’ve probably seen some services you use require a “strong password” in order…
Canada at higher risk from Russian cyberattackers: report
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions launched by Canada in response to the attack, cybersecurity experts are warning businesses…
Friend… or scam?
The Canadian Securities Association is warning its users that online scammers are turning to social media applications, particularly dating and relationship apps, to try to…