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The Rise of AI Agents – How Autonomous AI is Both Defending and Attacking Networks
A few years ago, artificial intelligence in cybersecurity mostly meant algorithms that crunched data faster than humans could, or that flagged suspicious activity for analysts to review. Today, the game has changed. AI has grown legs, so to speak. It’s no longer just a helpful assistant; it’s a fully autonomous
Secure by Default? The Hidden Dangers of Pre-Configured Tools
For small business owners, convenience often feels like a lifeline. You’re juggling operations, clients, employees, and cash flow—all while trying to stay competitive. So when a piece of software promises to be “plug and play,” it’s no surprise that many jump at the chance. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, cloud
Your Company’s Reputation Is a Target: How Hackers Weaponize Brand Identity
Reputations are fragile things. They take years—sometimes decades—to build, and in today’s digital landscape, they can unravel in moments. One well-crafted impersonation campaign, one fake website, or one cloned social media account can trigger a ripple effect of distrust that’s hard to repair. Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting data anymore.
Supply Chain Cyberattacks on Pharmacies: When Your Vendor’s Weakness Is Your Breach
At first, the warning signs seemed minor—prescription fulfillment delays, a frozen screen, a few error messages in the pharmacy’s inventory software. But within hours, it was clear something was very wrong. By the end of the day, this small community pharmacy had to shut its doors, unsure of how far
Disaster Recovery Isn’t Just for Physical Damage
When Your Business Continuity Plan Misses the Real Threat Most business continuity plans are designed to protect against physical disasters. They include contingencies for floods, fires, snowstorms, and power outages. These threats are real, and planning for them is essential. But here’s the problem: while businesses are bracing for high
Digital Inheritance: The Security Risks of Aging Infrastructure and Departing Staff
When someone leaves your business—whether they’re retiring after a long career, moving on to a new opportunity, or even being shown the door—what do they take with them? A final paycheck? Their office plant? Maybe. But sometimes, they also walk away with something far more dangerous: the digital keys to
The Human Firewall: Training Employees to Spot Cyber Threats
When people think about cybersecurity, they usually picture firewalls, antivirus software, and IT departments buzzing away behind the scenes. But the truth is, the most powerful security tool any company has isn’t a tool at all—it’s the people. Your employees. The ones clicking links, opening attachments, answering phone calls, and
The Myth of ‘Too Small to Be a Target’: Why Hackers Love Tiny Companies
It’s a line heard time and again from small business owners across Canada: “We’re not big enough to be on anyone’s radar.” The assumption is that cybercriminals are too busy chasing million-dollar ransoms from hospitals and corporations to waste time on a small shop, a local clinic, or a family-run
The Rise of AI Co-Pilots in Cybersecurity – Friend, Foe, or Something in Between?
You can’t walk into a boardroom, a threat intelligence briefing, or even a casual IT meetup these days without someone bringing up artificial intelligence. And for good reason. AI has been quietly embedding itself into everything from spam filters to endpoint detection for years, but now it’s front and center,
Hacked Before the Interview: How Job Seekers Are Being Targeted — What Employers Should Know
It started like any other job hunt. A qualified applicant spotted an exciting opening online with a respected Canadian company—one they’d long admired. The job description was thorough, the branding checked out, and the recruiter seemed professional. They applied immediately, exchanged a few emails, and then followed instructions to submit