New Geneva Association & IFTRIP task force to address emerging cyber terror...
The Geneva Association is launching a joint task force on cyber terrorism and cyber warfare with the International Forum of Terrorism Risk Reinsurance and Insurance Pools (IFTRIP). The special-purpose...
View Article4 scams to watch out for this holiday season
Frauds, scams spike this time of year, says RCMP CBC News As shoppers gear up for the holiday season, police say fraudsters are also preparing to take advantage of those who aren’t careful. The...
View ArticleMarsh Enhances Cyber Risk Consulting Capabilities
Clients to Gain Greater Insight into the Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Investments Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, announced the launch of an enhanced suite of cyber risk...
View ArticleCanadian insurance firm targeted in ransomware attack
Adam Ward |CTVNews.ca TORONTO — Andrew Agencies Ltd., an insurance firm that operates in the Prairies, was recently targeted in a ransomware attack but says no personal information was taken. Dave...
View ArticleCybersecurity in Canada 2019: It was an ‘awesome’ year for attackers
By IT World Canada No country is immune from cyber attacks. But 2019 saw Canadian organizations victimized like never before. Arguably the worst breach — not only in 2019 one of the worst in Canadian...
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Brad Riddell Appointed Vice President, CyberSecurITy at FlexITy, Canada’s...
TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2020 /CNW/ – Brad Riddell has been appointed Vice President, CyberSecurITy at FlexITy, Canada’sleading Systems Integrator and Digital Transformation Solutions, by CEO Peter...
View ArticleCanadian insurance company lost nearly US$1M in ransomware attack
The excerpted article was written by Ryan Flanagan CTVNews TORONTO — Computers at a Canadian insurance company were disabled for more than one week due to a ransomware attack that resulted in a payout...
View ArticleAon, announced the acquisition of Cytelligence Inc, a Canadian-based cyber...
The acquisition combines Aon’s industry-leading investment in cyber security with Cytelligence’s unique technical expertise in incident response and digital forensics services to strengthen Aon’s cyber...
View ArticleCyber Insurance In The Covid-19 Landscape
by Katie Gauthier and Cassandra Khatchikian Gowling WLG With the unprecedented global pandemic of Covid-19, companies are adapting to the new reality of social distancing and self-isolation practices...
View ArticleCPA Canada hit by cyberattack affecting data of more than 329,000
TORONTO _ A cyberattack on the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada website has affected the personal information of more than 329,000 members and stakeholders, the organization said. The...
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Six months after cyberattack, LifeLabs says it has appointed a CISO and...
Pragya Sehgal | ITworld Canada Half a year after suffering arguably the worst data breach in Canadian history, LifeLabs provided its customers with an update on what it’s doing to make sure history...
View ArticleCOALITION RAISES $90 MILLION IN FUNDING TO BUILD THE FUTURE OF CYBER INSURANCE
Existing investor Valor Equity Partners led Series C round; largest ever cyber insurance funding round SAN FRANCISCO — May 20, 2020 — Coalition, the leading cyber insurance and security company, today...
View ArticleCoalition, a technology-enabled cyber insurance & security firm, has entered...
Coalition, the leading cyber insurance and security company in the US, today announced it is expanding its offering to Canada-based companies, providing proactive cybersecurity products and services...
View ArticleNew Cybersecurity Initiative Finds That a Majority of Canadians Have Been the...
TORONTO, July 9, 2020 /CNW/ – The Cybersecure Policy Exchange (CPX), powered by RBC, today launched a report setting out an ambitious policy agenda that addresses findings from new survey data of 2,000...
View ArticleThousands of CRA and government accounts disabled after cyberattack
By Lee Berthiaume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Federal authorities were scrambling for answers over the weekend after revealing that hackers used thousands of stolen usernames and passwords to...
View ArticleSuspicious activity found on 48,000 CRA accounts after cyberattacks
OTTAWA _ The Treasury Board of Canada says it has uncovered suspicious activities on more than 48,000 Canada Revenue Agency accounts following cyberattacks in July and August. The treasury says the...
View ArticleLocked up computer systems only part of ‘terrifying’ ransomware scourge
By Colin Perkel THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO _ A shadowy group of cybercriminals that attacked a prominent nursing organization and Canadian Tire store has successfully targeted other companies with...
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Cyber Security Awareness is well under way as we move through October
Source: https://securesense.ca/ Ahh, October. The time of the year when the air gets crisp, the leaves begin to change and Cyber Security Awareness begins! We may be biased, but we think October is the...
View ArticleCNA Canada Launches Epack 3
TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2020 /CNW/ — CNA Canada today launched Epack 3, its next generation modular management liability, technology and professional liability, cyber, and media policy that combines clear,...
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