All I can think about when I read this article is, what could I do with even half of $240 million dollars???? Not a bad days pay for most of us working folks. If you are part of the elites, like…
$240,000,000 What Could You Do With That?
All I can think about when I read this article is, what could I do with even half of $240 million dollars???? Not a bad days pay for most of us working folks. If you are part of the elites, like…
Score One For The Good Guys!
As the the continuing rash of Ransomware attacks plague us, one group has been delivered a hit that likely won’t stop them but it might slow them down! While there are still many other cybercriminal gangs out there, the group REvil…
Hackers Don’t Care!!
Last Thursday October 28th hackers hit the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) with a Ransomware attack. While the TTC claimed they were not affected terribly, the users of the system suffered some discomfort. But the people who really suffered were those who…
I’ve Said It Before and I’ll Say It Again, Education Is The Best Defense!
In the very electronic world we live in, email has become how we communicate more than any other in business as well as our personal life. With that being said how often do we get an email from someone we believe…
Reputation = Customer Confidence
We have all heard about recalls, when there is a food recall for example, I know in my house I likely won’t see that brand in my fridge or pantry for years to come. Their reputation has been scared and earning…
Phishing Season Is Open!
I can’t say I’m too surprised that in the last quarter phishing emails will be on the rise. As the article attached clearly states cyber criminals know when your guard is down! Holidays bring out the best and worst in people,…
Why Update Your OS?
Many things in our life work even though they may be old , cars, appliances, etc. But they don’t run off software. They are typically, if old enough just dumb devices. But you still change the oil in your old car…
Wow Labour Day Already!
Well it’s bitter sweet Labour Day is here, the end of summer, the beginning of school, and the time Cybercriminals LOVE!!! (see article below). While most of us will be enjoying a long weekend with family and friends, some people will…
The Better the Lock…
When I bought my home I asked my locksmith for the “best lock available”, his answer, “the better the lock the better the lockpick”! See the article below. It seems that is true in the world of Cybercrime. The more we…