security
Border security shutdown invites fresh scrutiny of Canada-US threshold
Key Democrat on the House National Security Committee wants to ensure the northern border doesn’t get overlooked.
National security ‘comes first’ in Huawei 5G review: Champagne
Infrastructure Minister cites need to properly assess whatever risk, or benefits, that there might be.
China pressures US, Canada ahead of Huawei hearing
Arrest could fuel US-China trade tensions as the two sides seek resolution to trade and technology issues.
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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.
Feds try to pull cloak of secrecy over court case on pipeline spy allegations
Civil liberties group opposes the secrecy request, saying it blatantly violates the principle justice must be seen to be done.
Brennan: Trump worked with Russians and now he’s desperate
Loss of a security clearance an unprecedented act of retribution against a vocal critic.
Canada could get caught in cross fire of US uranium investigation
Another US Commerce Department “national security” move as the sector bleeds jobs.
US senators seek to soothe relationship with Canada
Expressed concerns about Trump’s use of a national security waiver to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Canada blocks Aecon takeover by Chinese state owned firm
National security cited following a full review under the Investment Canada Act.
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Cyber attack against Ukraine being prepped: US tech firm
Cisco said that at least 500,000 devices had been hijacked by malicious software dubbed VPNFilter.
Trudeau, allies talk Russian cyber attacks during London intelligence briefing
Using cyber as part of a wider effort to attack and undermine the international system: May
US, UK say Russia targets internet hardware for espionage
Russian operations could lay the foundation for future offensive cyber attacks.
[UPDATE] Aecon security review extends deadline to complete CCCI deal
Was to wrap last week after 45 days, Bains won’t say if the review is extended, or what’s being examined.
BlackBerry revenue tops expectations, cuts Q4 loss to US$10M
Although the Waterloo company is a fraction of what it was, its shares have improved over the past year.
BlackBerry says new software bridge to Microsoft products will increase security
Provides various security features for programs whether they’re on smartphones, tablets or computers using major operating systems.
