Two of Canada's biggest cybersecurity news and events providers have struck a partnership to better serve infosec pros. IT World Canada (ITWC), whose four news sites and two podcasts are seen and heard around the world, is partnering with the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN), which runs a mentoring program and job portal for infosec pros
A Chinese hacking group's reach may be bigger than we thought. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Friday, January 12th, 2024. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. The reach of a Chinese hacking group known for going after critical infrastructure in the United States may be
Vulnerabilities found in internet-connected factory torque wrenches. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Wednesday January 10th, 2024. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Anything that connects to an IT network can have software vulnerabilities. The latest example: WiFi connected pneumatic torque wrenches used by car manufacturers. According
How a Spanish cellular carrier's network was knocked offline, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Monday, January 8th, 2024. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Despite all the money organizations spend on cybersecurity, some continue to shoot themselves by ignoring basic cybersecurity practices. The