A critical flaw in the open-source Apache logging library Log4j leaves some of the world's most popular services and applications vulnerable to attack. As a result, many of the most prominent tech organizations on the planet, including IBM, Google Cloud, Cisco, Amazon...
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Getting a new device? Here’s what you need to know about your old one
Here at SeekingFire Consulting Inc., we love a gadget or new device as much as, if not more than, the next person. However, we're also passionate about making the digital world a safer, more secure place and helping to protect data. If you're getting a new device,...
“Worst cyber attack in Canadian history” is a wake-up call for all Canadians
On October 30, 2021, what some have dubbed "the worst cyber attack in Canadian history" began. The night before Halloween was a very appropriate time for this nightmarish tale to start. A scary image for a scary tale... The attack targeted the Newfoundland and...
61 % of BC businesses have experienced a cybersecurity incident
We have a cybersecurity problem in British Columbia, and ignoring it isn't going to make it go away. On the contrary, it's going to make it worse. Running a business is challenging at the best of times, but that's especially true during a global pandemic that has...
Cyber Security Awareness Month – stay vigilant beyond October 31
As we enter the last week of October, and with it, the final few days of Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM), we want to remind local businesses and organizations that online vigilance is vital 365 days a year. CSAM is a great initiative, but as a Kelowna-based...
Your digital secrets are not as secret as you think!
The internet is a marvellous place. From watching cat videos on social media to doing online business banking, there's an awful lot we do on the web. So it's probably not an exaggeration to say that much of our lives are online. And there's a lot out there that you...
Ransomware — to pay or not to pay?
In the last decade or so, ransomware has frequently been in the news. Due to several high-profile attacks, it is a cyber threat that has found its way into the popular consciousness. This was especially true in 2017 when the infamous WannaCry attack hit. At its...
Follow this simple advice to maintain access to your digital accounts
Running a business involves wearing a wide variety of hats. From sales to onboarding new team members to payroll and managing inventory, there's a lot on your plate. As a society, we're now doing more and more online. This is extremely convenient, but it also carries...
How professional data security support can benefit your business
It's no secret that more activities, business and communication are taking place online. This opens up new markets and exciting opportunities for both companies and consumers. But it is not without risk. Consider that many organizations have ever-increasing amounts of...

Is your Wi-Fi network as safe as it could be?
87% of consumers put their information at risk while using public Wi-Fi. Source: 2017 Norton Wi-Fi Risk Report, Norton by Symantec, 2018

Protect your customers and your reputation
85% of organizations are the target of social engineering attacks, like phishing. Source: The Cost of Cybercrime, Accenture Security, 2019

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Malware attacks can be very costly. Are you protected?
Malware attacks cost organizations an average of $3.4 million each year. Source: The Cost of Cybercrime, Accenture Security, 2019

The Internet is basically our best friend (or at least connects us to our BFFs)!
91% of Canadians aged 15+ use the Internet. Source: Canadian Internet Use Survey, Statistics Canada, 2019

Canadians spend over 40 billion hours a year online
73% of Canadians spend at least 3-4 hours online per day. Source: Canada’s Internet Factbook, Canadian Internet Registration Authority, 2019.