The holiday season is a joyful time, but it can also be a playground for cybercriminals. Whether it’s for online shopping, communication with loved ones, or activities on social media, it’s crucial to take steps to protect your personal information and ensure the security of your devices. Here are five
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a strategic business imperative. Boards of directors play a pivotal role in safeguarding their organizations against cyber threats, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining stakeholder trust. Boards of directors must be particularly concerned with: Risks for the company:
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our daily lives, bringing undeniable benefits, but its growing popularity raises crucial questions. While its applications promise significant improvements, worrying privacy risks are emerging. How can we navigate these challenges with a responsible, cyber-secure approach, while reaping the benefits of AI? The risks and
CEO fraud, also known as president fraud or false corporate officer scam, is based on a targeted phishing technique in which a fraudster poses as a trustworthy person to convince you to send money or disclose financial information. Fraudsters can find out information about the company, its executives and their
If an incident occurs, will you know what to do? How can you avoid panicking and making the wrong decisions that could impact your data recovery, insurance claims, a police investigation at risk, or put you at risk of regulatory fines? Have you identified all the necessary contacts to enable
During the vacation season, cybercriminals are hard at work! They take the opportunity to target and exploit businesses and individuals, who often experience a significant increase in phishing attempts and ransomware extortion. Cybercriminals exploit, among other things, vulnerabilities in systems that have not been updated, or human errors. A FEW
What is a cyber insurance ? A cyber risk or cyber insurance policy helps companies reduce their exposure to cybersecurity and data protection risks. It covers the cost of restoring your systems following a cyber attack or the impact of a data breach (Act 25). Cyber risk concerns threats to
Social engineering is a technique used by cybercriminals to trick you into sharing confidential information. Unlike traditional attacks, which exploit technical flaws, social engineering targets human emotions such as trust, curiosity, fear or empathy. Cybercriminals often use a sense of urgency to push you to act without giving you time
Does Act 25 apply to your company? The Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (Act 25) applies to any company that has a digital presence or manages personal information in Quebec. It changes the way you collect and store the personal data of your customers
The loss of data has become more of a prevalent event in our culture. Hackings and data criminals have been on the rise now for several years. Every day there are new viruses and malware that are developed to destroy or steal information. If you wonder what the best way
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