Insights on technology, OSINT, and cybersecurity
As we close out 2025, the cybersecurity landscape looks nothing like it did just two years ago. The same artificial intelligence tools that are helping businesses automate workflows and improve efficiency have been weaponized by cybercriminals to launch attacks that are faster, more convincing, and devastatingly effective. For small and medium-sized enterprises heading into 2026, […]
Nine months after a ransomware attack, Nova Scotia Power still can’t accurately bill a quarter of its customers. Here’s how this compares to similar incidents—and what went wrong. On March 19, 2025, hackers breached Nova Scotia Power’s network. They weren’t discovered for 37 days. Now, more than nine months later, the utility is still struggling […]
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) face an increasingly complex threat landscape, often without the resources of larger enterprises to defend themselves. Here are the three most critical threats currently impacting SMBs: 1. Ransomware Attacks Ransomware remains the most financially devastating threat to SMBs. Attackers encrypt critical business data and demand payment for its release, with […]
Every day, valuable information about your business, your competitors, and potential threats sits in plain sight on the internet. Smart business leaders are learning to harness this publicly available information—known as Open Source Intelligence or OSINT—to spot opportunities and threats before they impact the bottom line. Why Should You Care? Consider these real scenarios: A […]
We’ve all been there—staring at yet another “Create a password” form, trying to conjure up something that’s both secure and memorable. Maybe you recycle that trusty password you’ve been using since 2015, just with an exclamation point this time. Or perhaps you diligently create a unique password, only to forget it within the hour. The […]
Picture this: You arrive at work on a Monday morning, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the week. You flip open your laptop, but instead of your familiar desktop, you’re greeted by a red screen with a ticking clock and a message: “Your files have been encrypted. Pay $50,000 in Bitcoin within 72 hours, or […]
Ransomware attacks have become one of the most pervasive and costly cybersecurity threats of our time. These malicious attacks can paralyze businesses, disrupt healthcare systems, and devastate personal finances within hours. Understanding how ransomware works and recognizing the warning signs can mean the difference between a minor security incident and a catastrophic data loss. What […]
A recent ransomware attack on a major utility company has been described by the organization as a “sophisticated” operation. But a closer examination of the timeline, infrastructure, and response raises serious questions about whether this was truly an advanced cyber operation—or simply basic cybercriminal tactics succeeding against woefully inadequate security defenses. The Damning Timeline: Over […]