Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

Articles by Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, Jan. 24, 2024 – The latest ransomware news and a controversy over alleged viruses in HP printer cartridges

This episode reports on ransomware attacks on a North American firm that manages water utilities ,and more

Stop combining patches with new features, networking vendors advised

The Network Resilience Coalition makes recommendations for hardware and software makers as well as equipment buyers to improve network security

SIM card swap led to takeover of SEC’s X account

In a statement the regulator said multifactor authentication protection on the social media account had been turned off by staff

Responding to challenges of new tech, children’s rights among federal privacy czar’s priorities

Three-year strategic plan will focus on promoting privacy, addressing privacy risks in new technology and advocating for children's privacy rights

Data Privacy Week: Get ready for tougher regulation

Organizations should take this week ro re-evaluate their data privacy and protection policies

Cyber Security Today, Jan. 22, 2024 – LockBit ransomware gang hits the Subway fast food chain, and Data Privacy Week starts

This episode reports on ransomware attacks, an undetected attack on a VMware hole and more

Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, Jan. 19, 2024

This episode features a discussion on cryptocurrency scammers hacking X accounts, the arrest of a Ukrainian man for using hacked cloud accounts to create 1 million virtual servers for mining cryptocurrency and how an accounting firm employee fell for a phishing email pretending to be from the CEO led to a data breach

Toronto to integrate IT systems after ransomware attacks on zoo, public library

Until now several agencies had their own IT departments that acted with advice from the city's IT leaders

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