Protect Against the Growing Threat of Cyber Extortion and Online Blackmail Scams Amongst Youth & Adults
From targeting high-profile CEOs to young children – no one is safe from rising cyber extortion and online blackmail scams. It’s crucial for businesses and individuals to stay informed and take proactive measures to protect themselves from these growing threats.
Winter Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Against Seasonal Scams
We delve into the heightened risks of online scams during the winter season, a time when shoppers and donors are particularly vulnerable. We’ll explore various types of scams – from dodgy deals to charity frauds – and provide essential tips to help you stay safe online.
Safeguarding Your Mental Health: The Impact of Digital Risks on Mental well-being
In today’s digital age, our online lives can profoundly impact our well-being. From the stress and panic experienced in the aftermath of a cyberattack to the long-lasting psychological effects of cyberbullying, we’ll look at how cyber challenges affect our mental health. We’ll also look at essential steps for prevention and protection to keep your family safe.
Back to School Cybersafe
Ideally, summer offers parents and kids some time to relax and digitally disconnect from the world (wide web). As we return to work, school and our digital lives, we need to seriously consider the cyber safety of our kids.
Expired Chromebooks: Fuelling Electronic Waste and Posing Security Risks
As expired Chromebooks pile up in schools across North America, we look at the possible security risks associated with the so-called “Chromebook Churn” and the general security issues of the most popular tech devices for students.
SEC Adopts New Cybersecurity Disclosures Rules for Businesses in the US
The US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules that require public companies to quickly report cyberattacks and disclose the status of their cybersecurity risk management strategy. The scramble is on for companies to comply before year-end. Find out how this may affect your business and how we can help.
AR & VR Headsets: Endless Possibilities or the End of Privacy
With recent advances in VR headsets and the continued rapid advance of AR, its important to understand the impact on privacy and potential concerns that arise as a result. We explore the security and privacy issues of AR headsets, implications on the privacy policies from Apple and Meta, and explore safety measures that can help to protect your personal information while using VR and AR headsets.
Why Small Businesses Need Cyber Insurance
Learn about the common cyber threats facing SMEs, the severe consequences of a cyber attack without insurance, and the comprehensive coverage and preventive services offered by Cyberboxx™ Business to safeguard your business against hackers and ensure a swift recovery.
Digital Travel Scam Prevention: Essential Insurance & Cybersecurity Tips for Travelers
Planning your next vacation? Minimize digital travel scams and risks with our tips to keep your data and devices safe when you’re on the go.
How to protect yourself from tax season scams
Around the world, tax scams cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Learn how to protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals and scammers during tax season.
10 online safety tips to prioritize in 2023
Practice our 10 recommended online safety tips to protect you and your family’s online safety
New year new password: why password hygiene should top your 2023 resolutions list
Cyberthreats are borderless and today’s consumers and businesses have a higher chance of becoming the victim of cybercrime rather than experiencing physical losses due to a flood or a fire.
Gift card scams are on the rise among consumers
Gift card scams are on the rise and cost North Americans at least $148 million in the first 9 months of 2021. Here’s our advice on how you can prevent and resolve these types of scams as they happen — and how to keep your finances safe.
Reducing the risk of RDP brute force attacks
RDP brute force attacks are commonly used by hackers targeting remote working employees, and this new control will make brute forcing much harder.
How to Protect Yourself from Tax Season Scams
Tax season can be a stressful time for many Canadians and while scams are prevalent year-round, there is often a greater proliferation during tax time. Hackers are waiting for you to slip up so they can steal your personal information, money and identity.
5 crisis communications tips that work
Those that have been confronted with this reality realize that responding to a cyber attack is very different from other types of corporate crisis – strong and clear communication from the front line becomes vital.
Don’t let your guard down on long weekends
The annual Labour Day long weekend starts today in Canada and the U.S. Time to kick off your shoes and relax, right? Not for IT departments.
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