Are you WIFI wise?
Government of Canada urges Canadians to be #WiseFi Wi-Fi is everywhere, but are you using the networks safely?
Category: Cybersecurity
Secure your account with the Security Checkup!
Take a few moments to protect your Google Account by taking the Security Checkup which Google built it to help you verify that your recovery information is up to date and that the websites, apps, and devices connected to your account are ones you still use and trust. If anything looks suspicious, you can change your settings … Continue reading “Secure your account with the Security Checkup!”
Are you wifi wise? http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/cmpgns/cmpgn-01/index-en.aspx
32 Million Twitter Passwords May Have Been Hacked And Leaked!
Time to change your Twitter password and visit and change your password on any other website you’ve used it on! According to TechCrunch, Twitter says it’s systems have not been breached but that … Hackers may have used malware to collect more than 32 million Twitter login credentials that are now being sold on the dark … Continue reading “32 Million Twitter Passwords May Have Been Hacked And Leaked!”
427 million Myspace passwords up for sale!
If you’ve ever had a myspace account and ever used this password on ANY other social media sites, it’s only a matter of time for you to get hacked, because those passwords — 427 million of them — are now up for sale according to TechCrunch… 360 million accounts involved. Each record contains an email … Continue reading “427 million Myspace passwords up for sale!”
Business Development Bank of Canada – Did you Know?
I just had coffee with Lisa Paulin and got the skinny on the BDC! Did you know?… That BDC is a non-demand lender and that our higher percentage of financing allows a business owner to retain its working capital in their business? Did you also know that BDC works with your chartered bank to ‘top … Continue reading “Business Development Bank of Canada – Did you Know?”
Stop Think Connect
When you cross the street, you look both ways to make sure it’s safe. Staying safe on the Internet is similar. It takes some common sense steps. STOP: Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems. THINK: Take a moment to be certain the path … Continue reading “Stop Think Connect”
Should Canada Require Google To Store Canadian Data In Canada?
According to Wall Street Journal… MOSCOW—Russia’s state-controlled telecommunications company informed the government that Google Inc. has moved some servers to Russia to comply with a controversial law requiring Internet companies to store Russians’ personal data within the country’s borders, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. I think Canada should require Google to store … Continue reading “Should Canada Require Google To Store Canadian Data In Canada?”
Take This Lollipop
Kudos to Jason Zada for writing and directing “Take This Lollipop” — a 2011 interactive horror short film and Facebook app, which uses the Facebook Connect application to bring viewers themselves into the film. What are you sharing on Facebook? Visit Take This Lollipop and find out! We dare you MA HA HA HA
PRIVACY: A Competitive Advantage
Concerns about privacy are at an all-time high. Did you know… 90% of Canadians surveyed showed that consumers are very concerned about the protection of their privacy. Privacy Commissioner of Canada Besides avoiding lawsuits, embedding privacy into your operations and using good data hygiene is no doubt good for business as it: Builds trust and … Continue reading “PRIVACY: A Competitive Advantage”
Is Your Online Review Leaving You Vulnerable for Defamation Suit?
Password hack affects 1.2 billion accounts, security firm reports.
According to CBC News… Russian hackers have stolen 1.2 billion user names and passwords in a series of internet heists affecting 420,000 websites, according to a report published Tuesday.
Popular social media sites affected by #Heartbleed Have you changed your passwords yet?
If you’ve been reading this blog or following the news, you’ll know that there’s an encryption flaw called the Heartbleed bug which could have quietly exposed YOUR sensitive account information (such as passwords and credit card numbers) over the past two years. Heartbleed has been dubbed the biggest security threat the Internet has ever seen, and … Continue reading “Popular social media sites affected by #Heartbleed Have you changed your passwords yet?”
New Facebook scam targets page owners
A new scam targeting Facebook page owners uses Facebook messages and a fake verification page to obtain user logins and passwords. The phishing scam begins with a Facebook message from a “Security Team” profile that uses Facebook’s security logo. The message tells admins that their page is in violation of terms of service and threatens … Continue reading “New Facebook scam targets page owners”
Creating secure passwords
So, we keep telling you that you need to use a secure password, but what do we really mean? Typically, a secure password is one that contains both upper and lower case letters, numbers, and ‘special characters’, which is basically everything else on your keyboard. Every time you add an extra character to your password, … Continue reading “Creating secure passwords”
Don’t fall for phishing attempts like this one!
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Blocking access to your WordPress dashboard
One of the most fool-proof ways to protect your WordPress Dashboard is to block everyone (except yourself) from getting to it. If your site only requires a few people be able to log in, this is the best way to keep your site safe. Even if you have a larger network of authors, members, contributors, … Continue reading “Blocking access to your WordPress dashboard”
New first stop for hacked site recovery via Official Google Webmaster Central Blog:
How to avoid ever needing Help for hacked sites: Just as you focus on making a site that’s good for users and search-engine friendly, keeping your site secure — for you and your visitors — is also paramount. When site owners fail to keep their site secure, hackers may exploit the vulnerability. If a hacker … Continue reading “New first stop for hacked site recovery via Official Google Webmaster Central Blog:”
Rumours Spread Fast on the Internet
Don’t be social media rumour monger! Try searching Google for some of the text that’s quoted (in quotes), or checking urban legend reporting site like Snopes is always a good idea to verify it’s not an urban legend BEFORE you re-post and save yourself embarrassment.
Time's Up – It's a Timeline Takeover!
For all you Timeline holdouts, sorry, but your number’s up. The last few outposts are being converted, and Facebook expects to update every account to Timeline by early fall. So as September nears, here’s a quick review to get your ready for the back-to-school season: Welcome to Timeline Timeline Cover Photos Timeline Business Pages And … Continue reading “Time's Up – It's a Timeline Takeover!”
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