Breaking news: Ransomware, compromised credentials were behind Newfoundland heathcare attack

The 2021 ransomware attack that temporarily crippled the Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare system started with an attacker getting into the VPN of a provincial healthcare information managed environment using the compromised credentials of a legitimate user, says a government report. ...

Cyber Security Today, March 13, 2023 – GitHub starts enforcing multifactor authentication, news on botnets and more

GitHub starts enforcing multifactor authentication, news on botnets and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, March 13th, 2023 I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Today’s a big day for developers ...

Cyber Security Today, March 8, 2023 – A new ransomware tactic, old DrayTek routers are exploited and more

A new ransomware pressure tactic, old DrayTek routers are exploited and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Today’s podcast has lots ...

Cyber Security Today, March 3, 2023 – Bootkit can compromise Windows 11, a hacked container found and more

Bootkit can compromise Windows 11, a hacked container found and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, March 3rd, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. A bootkit being sold to ...

New U.S. cybersecurity strategy to pressure firms holding data and IT providers

The United States will expand performance-based cybersecurity requirements in critical infrastructure sectors as part of an updated National Cybersecurity Strategy released today by the White House. There are already federal cybersecurity requirements in key sectors such as oil and natural ...