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Howard Solomon

@HowardITWC

I'm a Toronto-based freelance IT writer and podcaster specializing in cybersecurity.

 Toronto
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Joined January 2009
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Looking to strengthen your organization's security program? Start by assuming that a cyber breach will occur. This will allow for a more robust incident response plan. To learn more about a #ZeroTrust approach to security architecture: cyber.gc.ca/en/zero-trust-ap…
A zero trust approach to security architecture - ITSM.10.008 - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

A zero trust approach to security architecture - ITSM.10.008 - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

Best practices to help prioritize efforts when implementing a zero trust architecture (ZTA).

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Keeping your operating system (OS) and software updated is one of the easiest ways to protect your devices and your information from cyber threats. Updates fix security issues and add new features to allow you to get more out of your device. Learn more: getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/secure…
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Hackread.com@HackRead22 Jul 2024
#CrowdStrike warns of malware and phishing scams under the guise of a hotfix for last week's technical issue. Remember, there is NO hotfix as the company is working to mitigate the issue. Any hotfix email in your inbox is a scam. #CybeSecurity Read: hackread.com/fake-hot-fix-cr…
Screenshot of one of the malicious emails for the so-called hotfix attempting to lure Spanish users into installing Remcos RAT (left) – AI translation of the email to English (right).

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Generative AI uses large data sets to create new content. The increased availability of large language models (LLMs), chatbots, and synthetic media-creation technology can allow threat actors to disrupt democratic campaigns and elections Stay informed: cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/cybe…
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Brett Callow@BrettCallow20 Jun 2024
UnitedHealth cyberattack compromised credit cards, health history, Social Security numbers. startribune.com/unitedhealth…
UnitedHealth cyberattack compromised credit cards, health history, Social Security numbers

UnitedHealth cyberattack compromised credit cards, health history, Social Security numbers

Individuals affected by the cyberattack, which could number more than 100 million, will start receiving notice in late July.

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#CyberAlerts | Multiple security advisories: Google Chrome, Atlassian, Juniper Networks, VMware. We encourage users and administrators to review and apply the necessary updates. For more information: cyber.gc.ca/en/Alerts-adviso…
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CISA Cyber
@CISACyber12 Jun 2024
#Fortinet released security updates to address a vulnerability in FortiOS. Review & apply recommendations at cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/…. #Cybersecuirty #InfoSec #PatchTuesday

Fortinet Releases Security Updates for FortiOS | CISA

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How do we ensure digital infrastructure security and resilience are regulatory and policy priorities? Resilience and security of digital infrastructure • Telecom Trends mhgoldberg.com/blog/?p=18436 #CRTC @ISED_CA @Safety_Canada
Resilience and security of digital infrastructure • Telecom Trends

Resilience and security of digital infrastructure • Telecom Trends

How should public and private sector stakeholders respond to threats to the resilience and security of digital infrastructure? That is the subject of a • June 11, 2024

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IAPP@the_iapp10 Jun 2024
"Big questions for small businesses in the American Privacy Rights Act" (by @morganwreed) bit.ly/4ct9Ymn
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⚠️ Alert: Mandiant investigation reveals targeted campaign against Snowflake customer databases. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3XhbEL7 #Snowflake #Cybersecurity #Mandiant
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#CyberAlerts | Multiple security advisories: CISA ICS, Dell, IBM, Ubuntu, Red Hat, ABB, Android monthly rollup. We encourage users and administrators to review and apply the necessary updates. For more information: cyber.gc.ca/en/alerts-adviso…
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CISA Cyber
@CISACyber30 May 2024
🛡️ #LinuxKernel & #CheckPoint users: We added #CVE-2024-1086 & CVE-2024-24919 to our Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Visit go.dhs.gov/Z3Q & apply mitigations to protect your org from cyberattacks. #Cybersecurity #InfoSec
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A Leak of Biometric Police Data Is a Sign of Things to Come | WIRED wired.com/story/police-face-…
A Leak of Biometric Police Data Is a Sign of Things to Come

A Leak of Biometric Police Data Is a Sign of Things to Come

Thousands of fingerprints and facial images linked to police in India have been exposed online. Researchers say it’s a warning of what will happen as the collection of biometric data increases.

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Software updates are everywhere around us, from our smartphones to our laptop or smart TV, annoying us at the worst moment. Yet, they matter more than you might think! Ever wondered why? Here’s the answer: privacyinternational.org/exp…
Privacy International's Media Service

Privacy International's Media Service

Privacy International Peertube instance. We fight for a world where technology will empower and enable us, not exploit our data for profit and power.

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IAPP@the_iapp23 May 2024
New article from @jduballreports: Proposed American Privacy Rights Act clears US House subcommittee iapp.org/news/a/proposed-ame… #APRA
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#CyberAlerts | Multiple security advisories: Ubuntu, IBM, Dell. Red Hat, CISA ICS, GitHub We encourage users and administrators to review and apply the necessary updates. For more information: cyber.gc.ca/en/alerts-adviso…
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Dark Reading
@DarkReading15 May 2024
Cybersecurity labor shortage? What cybersecurity labor shortage? informatech.co/3K26LxG #cyber
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There is still time to register for the upcoming #NCCoE Cybersecurity Connections event! We're hosting a panel discussion & networking lunch on May 21 focused on lessons learned in operational technology for manufacturing #cybersecurity. Register now: events.nist.gov/profile/form…
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#CyberAlerts | Multiple security advisories: Dell, IBM, CISA ICS, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Android, Google Chrome. We encourage users and administrators to review and apply the necessary updates. For more information: cyber.gc.ca/en/alerts-adviso…
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Happy #EPWeek2024! Today, we begin the 29th edition of Emergency Preparedness week, with this year’s theme being: Be prepared. Know your risks. Minister Sajjan launches EP Week here: canada.ca/en/public-safety-c…
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