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Apple urging users to update devices due to security flaw
Apple is warning customers to update the software on their iPhones, iPads and Mac computers due to a security flaw that could allow hackers to take control of their devices.
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Need2Know: Sen. Graham Delays GA Testimony, Monkeypox Vaccine Hits NC Pride, Apple Security Scare & Fix
Get caught up on the stories you Need2Know for Monday, August 22, 2022.
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WestJet customers raise privacy concerns after personal info exposed
WestJet said it's investigating after a 'technical issue' with the airline's app allowed some users to see the personal data of other customers.
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How Microsoft Security Experts Product Looks to Tackle Cybercrime
Microsoft is betting on its Security Experts product to beef up a cybersecurity industry finding itself with a personnel shortage amid a rise in cyberattack incidents. Vasu Jakkal, CVP for security, compliance, identity and management at...
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Cybersecurity Firm Torq on Staffing Shortages, Championing Industry Successes
Josh Thorngren, vice president of growth at the cybersecurity company Torq, joined Cheddar News to talk about staffing shortages hitting his industry, and what he thinks is behind it. "Over 70 percent of cybersecurity professionals say...
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New border technology raises concerns about privacy
The Canada Border Services Agency has big plans for technological innovations to speed up travel, but privacy experts say the agency must ensure that the information is being stored securely and that travellers know how their data will...
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Cybersecurity, Diplomatic Disputes Overshadow 2022 Olympics Before It Gets Underway
With the Beijing Winter Olympics set to get underway on Friday, Dan Wolken, a national columnist for USA Today, joined Cheddar News to break down the big storylines as the pandemic and international conflicts threaten to cast a cloud...
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Cyberattack on N.L. health-care system worst in Canadian history: expert
One cybersecurity expert says the cyberattack on the Newfoundland and Labrador health-care system may be the worst in Canadian history and has implications for national security.
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Cyber Insurance Firm 'Coalition' Lands $205 Million
Cyber insurance and security company Coalition helps businesses manage and mitigate cyber risks. It just raised a $205 million Series E funding round led by Durable Capital at a $3.5 million valuation. The company also just announced its...
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US pipeline cyberattack came from gang in Russia, Biden says
US president urges Americans not to panic-buy fuel, warns against price-gauging and says shortages will ease soon
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Cyberattack targets major U.S. pipeline
One of the worst cyberattacks on American infrastructure will keep a pipeline from Texas to New Jersey shut down for several days. Officials blame a criminal gang known as DarkSide.
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US Colonial Pipeline resumes operations after cyberattack
Even with full service restored, it will take about two weeks for gasoline stored in Houston to reach East Coast filling stations.
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Biden Big Tech Cybersecurity Summit Points to Greater Need for Cross-Industry Security
Following several high-profile cyberattacks, the Biden administration held a meeting with some of the biggest tech companies to begin coordinating on cybersecurity response going forward. Rodger Desai, the founder and CEO of...
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Elon Musk Flip Flops on Tesla Accepting Bitcoin: 'It's a Head-Scratcher'
Bitcoin surged when Tesla founder Elon Musk announced in February the electric carmaker would accept the cryptocurrency as payment. But just as quickly he changed tack and announced Wednesday that paying in bitcoin is off the table now...
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Tampa Tech Boom Due to Word of Mouth Reputation, Says Mayor
Cybersecurity is setting up in the Sunshine State. Mayor Jane Castor of the city of Tampa, Florida, joined Cheddar to talk about the influx of various cybersecurity and fintech companies to the area and why it has become such an...
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Every Fifth Food Company Vulnerable to Cyberattack Like JBS, Says Security Expert
Less than a month after hackers attacked the Colonial Pipeline, shutting down oil operations on the East Coast for five days, one of the world’s largest meat processors, JBS, suffered a similar fate. The growing number of ransomware...
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Microsoft to Pour $20B into Cybersecurity Protocol as Ransomware Attacks Tick Up
The rate of ransomware and cyber attacks against American companies has surged more than 288 percent in the first of half of 2021. Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, joined Cheddar to discuss ongoing cybersecurity issues he addressed in...
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Concerns hackers are trying to disrupt COVID-19 vaccine supply chain
There are growing concerns that hackers are targeting the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain with the intent of disrupting the rollout once the vaccine arrives in Canada.
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The dangers of misinformation surrounding undecided U.S. election
Numerous false claims are circulating online about a stolen election, and despite efforts to crack down and debunk them, they’re spreading and turning into real-world protests.
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Humans and robots battle it out for control of the future
From bioengineering and gene editing to cybersecurity, 5G, and much more, the future is very much under the spotlight at the 40th annual Gulf Information Technology Exhibition in Dubai.
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Irisbond Launches Hiru, Allowing People to Accomplish Tasks With a Glance
Tech company Irisbond is on a mission to help people see the world differently. The startup recently launched Hiru, the world's first eye-tracking technology compatible with any device regardless of operating system. The company says it...
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Initial Indications Point To Russia Being Behind Massive U.S. Government Hack Says Cybersecurity Expert
Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne joins Cheddar to discuss the massive cybersecurity breach in the U.S. government.
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Your Money Vanished? The Truth About Online Scams & How To Fight Back!
Ever invested your hard-earned savings only to see them disappear into thin air? You're not alone. The dark world of financial scams preys on unsuspecting victims, using sophisticated tactics like fake investment schemes, dodgy websites,...
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Politicians put Nova Scotia Power execs in the hot seat
The utility's CEO and other staff were grilled by the public accounts committee about the cybersecurity breach that gave access to data belonging to 280,000 customers. Michael Gorman has the story.