cybersecurity
BlackBerry expands partnership with LG Electronics as it reports Q1 results
BlackBerry QNX software will be used in infotainment systems, digital instrument clusters and telematics systems for internet-connected vehicles.
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IIoT offers benefits, but be prepared to manage the risks
It will open networks to vulnerabilities that must be addressed.
China mum on Trump Xi meeting as Huawei says sales slowing
Trump prepares to expand 25% tariffs to cover another US$300 billion of Chinese products.
Huawei warns US would hurt itself by cutting off tech ties
Number 2 smartphone maker denies its products would be used for China’s cyberespionage.
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Protect your processes from cyber threats
The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium presents a free webinar for manufacturers that will help tighten secure and reduce risks. For many small and medium-sized manufacturers, the importance of cybersecurity is not fully understood until it has a negative impact on…
Norwegian aluminum producer hit by cyber attack
Norsk Hydro’s plants in Europe and the US were isolated and switched to manual operations.
Exposed Chinese database shows depth of surveillance state
Real-time data on more than 2.5 million people in western China, updated constantly with GPS co-ordinates.
Chief electoral officer worries parties are weak link in cybersecurity chain
Cites lack of resources to secure systems and thousands of volunteers that could fall prey to cyber tricks.
National security ‘comes first’ in Huawei 5G review: Champagne
Infrastructure Minister cites need to properly assess whatever risk, or benefits, that there might be.
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Beware of foreign espionage threat to your networks: security agencies
RCMP workshops highlighted “supply chain vulnerability” – a back-door tactic to infiltrate systems.
US says China hacking increasing ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Report says Chinese hacking efforts aimed at stealing American technology and trade secrets have “increased in frequency and sophistication” this year.
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EMC Secure program provides cybersecurity resources to SMEs
Will immediately give more than 13,000 active consortium members access to a leading technology platform.
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Failure to report Canadian privacy breaches could mean big fines after Nov. 1
Some argue the new rules don’t go far enough, and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner needs enforcement powers.
Air Canada says mobile app breach may affect up to 20,000 customers
Aeroplan numbers, passport numbers, birth dates, nationalities and countries of residence could have been accessed.
Deloitte report warns of growing Canadian cybersecurity talent gap
Demand is climbing by 7% annually; more than 5,000 positions to fill between 2018 and 2021.
