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...
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,...
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...
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...
"...Only two types of companies exist: those that have been hacked and those that will be hacked..." What category does your organization fall into? That opening quote is an alarming line from a 2021 report from Howden, a leading international insurance group. Indeed,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
87% of consumers put their information at risk while using public Wi-Fi. Source: 2017 Norton Wi-Fi Risk Report, Norton by Symantec, 2018
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 cost organizations an average of $3.4 million each year. Source: The Cost of Cybercrime, Accenture Security, 2019
91% of Canadians aged 15+ use the Internet. Source: Canadian Internet Use Survey, Statistics Canada, 2019
73% of Canadians spend at least 3-4 hours online per day. Source: Canada’s Internet Factbook, Canadian Internet Registration Authority, 2019.