Executive Summary Emerging cyber threats increasingly target Canadian organizations, government agencies, and individuals, with recent attacks revealing sophisticated tactics by threat actors. Threat actors delivered the Formbook infostealer to companies via emails that posed as job candidates. Meanwhile, the Chameleon Trojan attacked Canadian financial institutions and a restaurant chain by masquerading as legitimate apps. Cybercriminals […]
As AI technologies become more embedded in cyber strategies, they enhance the capabilities of threat actors while also offering innovative defenses to organizations [1]. AI tools can amplify adversaries’ traditional Techniques, Tools, and Procedures (TTPs) by automating the generation of sophisticated threats such as polymorphic malware — which can dynamically alter its code to evade […]
Explore the strategic role of cyber insurance in risk management, highlighting its integration with cybersecurity efforts and financial planning for protection.
The three weeks since the July 19 Crowdstrike outage now known as the ‘Channel File 291 Incident’ have likely been some of the longest ever for IT teams. Just like when Wannacry ricocheted around the world in 2017, people collectively freaked out when BSODs (blue screen of death) began showing up in airports, hospitals, and […]
IT Security acts as a central pillar in mitigating business risks, ensuring continuity and guiding risk management. Read more about risk mitigation techniques.
The dark web, accessible only through specific software, stands out for its encryption and privacy, which unfortunately also makes it a hotspot for illegal activities such as data breaches and illicit trade. The anonymity it offers users is a double-edged sword, presenting challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity. For businesses, especially those operating in industries like […]
