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Why Windows Updates Are Important To Be Done Regularly

December 19th, 2022

One of the most popular questions we are asked is "How often do I need to update my computer?".  It's a time-honoured cybersecurity practice: Apply all security patches and Windows updates. They help...

How to Identify Online Gift Card Scams

December 16th, 2022
You’re not the only one who’s getting ready for the holiday season. Hackers and online scammers are anxious to set old and new swindling tricks. It’s that time of year when people are...

Have you Been Targeted by a Holiday SMS Scam?

December 15th, 2022

The holidays are fast approaching and now is the perfect time for cyber thieves to ramp up their holiday SMS scam campaigns. Smishing(shortened from SMS phishing) is the most populartype of scam...

Beware of the Grandparent Scam This Holiday Season

December 13th, 2022

The elderly are at greater risk of falling prey to Christmas scams around the holidays.  From January to the end of August this year, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has received more than...

Cyber Security While Travelling During The Holidays

December 12th, 2022

This holiday season will present some unique cybersecurity risks. Managing the transition from the office to the kitchen table has required the world collectively to adapt to an unanticipated...

Watch out for Video Game Scams This Holiday Season

December 09th, 2022

Many people will be looking for a deal this holiday season and scammers are taking advantage of the demand for pricey gaming consoles by promoting fake deals for Xbox Series X,...

You're Hired! How to Spot Fake Job Postings

December 08th, 2022

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How To Identify A Pyramid Scheme

December 06th, 2022

A "Secret Santa" with the team at the office, or with friends and family can be a great holiday activity. However, a gift exchange among online friends you haven’t met, now, that’s a little different...

What To Do If Your Company Is Attacked By Ransomware

December 05th, 2022

Ransomware is a vicious attack with serious consequences for corporations and small business owners alike. Here are some steps on what to do if your company is attacked by ransomware.

Beware of Online Shipping Scams This Holiday Season

December 02th, 2022

Mail delays, supply chain issues, and shortages are not going anywhere anytime soon. Consumers are likely to receive package delivery updates, but not all of them are real. One shipping scams are...

    
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