Canadian businesses are shifting towards cloud-based systems and standardized software platforms, a move causing experts to warn that supply chain and infrastructure-related cyber breaches are expected to rise. Thankfully, however, the insurance business is poised to respond. At a recent Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta convention held in Banff, the growing cyber risks organizations face…
While most of us are gearing up for relaxing time spent with friends and family, unfortunately there is another faction prepping for something far less warmhearted. The inevitable holiday rush, including sales like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, combined with gift shopping, travel planning, charity donations, and more, creates the perfect storm of opportunity for…
Cybercrime is a major threat to Canadian businesses, and companies are concerned. Statistics Canada’s recently released results of their 2021 Canadian Survey of Cyber Security and Cybercrime reveal cyber concerns are top of mind for many. Key findings from the report include: 18% of Canadian businesses were impacted by cyber security incidents in 2021, compared…
A 2017 article from Opstart.ca titled “13 Stats and Facts About Online Shopping in Canada” states that in 2016, Canadians spent $19.2 billion dollars on Internet purchases. That was a more than 65% increase from the 2011 number of $6.6 billion, and all indications are the totals will continue to rise. Online shopping is fast…
According to the federal government, Canadians own more devices per capita than any other country, with 129 computers, tablets and cell phones for every 100 people. We also use the Internet the most, logging more than 40 hours per month online on average. All of this is great for creativity and productivity, however so much…
Recently, the University of Calgary was targeted by a serious cyberattack. Hackers locked down their systems and threatened to seize sensitive personal data and release it to the public unless a ransom was paid. In a sobering reminder of what can happen to virtually any enterprise or organization regardless of what you do to protect…