Collaborate Disseminate
Everyone by now should have heard about the telephone scams involving a caller who claims that they are from the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) or the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). These tax agency scams generally receive the most coverage, but some don… Continue reading Telephone Scams: Your Credit Card was Used in Fraudulent Activities
The FCC and most consumers are getting annoyed of “illegitimate” automated calling systems from calling. Most automated calling systems are hiding behind a spoofed caller ID, and blocking the number is not possible. Consumers that are reall… Continue reading IVR – A Response to Automated Calling
The cybersecurity space is in dire straits. Hackers are getting smarter and more sophisticated…and the availability of skilled men and women to combat them has never been lower. It’s an issue that’s been slowly growing worse year over… Continue reading Addressing The Elephant in the Room: Cybersecurity’s Increasing Talent Shortage
On a daily basis, many people receive automated machine calls, and importantly, more people are getting annoyed. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States must have received and no doubt continues to receive many complaints about… Continue reading The FCC and Call Authentication
Technology, IT and engineering are male-dominated industries. However, multiple companies and organizations are aiming to introduce more diversity by providing the education and training women need to enter these fields. Scholarships and grants can ope… Continue reading 17 Technology, IT and Engineering Scholarships for Women in 2019-2020
A federal indictment charged eight individuals with perpetrating widespread digital advertising fraud that cost businesses millions of dollars. On 27 November, a federal court in Brooklyn unsealed the indictment charging Aleksandr Zhukov, Boris Timokhi… Continue reading Eight Individuals Indicted for Perpetrating Digital Advertising Fraud
Last time, I had fun speaking with my friend, red team-minded student/teacher Alana Staszczyszyn. This time, I had the privilege of speaking with cybersecurity and intelligence industry veteran Theresa Payton. She’s always had tons of responsibil… Continue reading Women in Information Security: Theresa Payton
Last time, I had the privilege of speaking with web security specialist Pam Armstrong. This time I got to chat with Alana Staszczyszyn, someone whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in person. She’s very active in Toronto’s cybersecur… Continue reading Women in Information Security: Alana Staszczyszyn
Last time, I spoke with Sharka. She’s a pentester who knows how to hack a glucose meter. She also taught me a few things about physical security. Now I get to talk with Pam Armstrong. Web development eventually led her to healthcare security. Kim… Continue reading Women in Information Security: Pam Armstrong
Due to popular demand, my women in information security interview series is back for autumn! This marks the second anniversary since I started. Some of my subjects in this round have been waiting since last spring, so getting to chat with them has been… Continue reading Women in Information Security: Sharka