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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
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Articles by Howard Solomon

Cyber Security Today, Jan. 5, 2023 – 23andMe blames poor user password practices for a data breach

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This episode reports on the controversial defence of a company after a data breach, and more

Ransomware gang starts leaking data stolen from Quebec university

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The LockBit ransomware gang has started releasing data it says was stolen last month from a Quebec university. The data is from the University of...

Ontario healthcare providers now face possible fines for ‘severe’ data privacy violations

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Privacy commissioner says fines won't be default response to data breaches

Cyber Security Today, January 3, 2024 – Prepare for upcoming privacy legislation

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This episode reports on Canadian and American privacy bills before legislatures, ransomware news and more

Mandiant regains control of X/Twitter account

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The X/Twitter account of Google's Mandiant cybersecurity service has been taken over by a hacker who is seemingly promoting a cryptocurrency scam. The incident happened...

Canadian Senator temporarily loses control of X account

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The office of Canadian Senator Amina Gerba has confirmed the Quebec parliamentarian's account on the X/Twitter social media platform was hacked this week. Walter Calderon,...

Stolen Gold X accounts are increasingly being peddled on dark web, says report

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Cybercrooks have increased the number of new or stolen Gold checkmarked accounts from the X/Twitter platform offered for sale; they are a valuable way...

Ban ransomware payments, Emsisoft urges governments

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Plea comes with the release statistics on record ransomware attacks last year in the U.S.
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