Why the future of Ontario’s critical industries hinges on startups
Ontario’s critical industries are under mounting pressure from a turbulent global economy and an increasingly hostile digital arena, and many are finding that the legacy systems they rely on are not equipped to meet today’s cyber threats.
In sectors such as advanced manufacturing, mining, and smart infrastructure, operational technology (OT) controls everything from power grids to hospital equipment, and the risks to these systems are no longer theoretical.
Cyber Experts Warn Canadians of Rising Travel Scams
The following article first appeared in TravelPulse Canada on September 26, 2025. As Canadians prepare for fall and winter vacations, cybersecurity experts are warning that travel often brings a spike in online fraud and digital threats. According to the experts, cybercriminals exploit travellers through phishing schemes, fake Wi-Fi networks, and compromised charging stations at airports […]
Federal cyber agency warns of ‘serious and urgent’ attack on tech used by remote workers
The following article first appeared in CBC News on September 25, 2025. Cisco says hackers may be able to scrape data from compromised devices Government cyber agencies around the world are rushing to clamp down on what appears to be an advanced and sophisticated espionage campaign targeting popular security software used by remote workers. Calling […]
In a connected world, cybersecurity is a strategic investment
This piece was featured in 3 Magazine on September 22, 2025 In a connected business world, cyberattacks can come from nearly anywhere, at any time. Managing that risk is a complex, full-time job. As relations between Russia and Ukraine continued to fray in 2022, Lester Chng was thinking about how that conflict could pose cybersecurity […]
Canada’s border security bill risks scaring off new business, critics warn
This piece was featured in the Logic on September 2, 2025 A new federal border security bill, Bill C-2, would require Canadian companies to create digital entry points so police and intelligence agencies can access online communications. Supporters argue it’s a necessary modernization of law enforcement powers, but cybersecurity experts warn it could open the […]
New school year brings fresh cyber safety reminders for Ontario students and families
The following article first appeared in CBC News on September 5, 2025.” Cybersecurity experts are stressing the importance of student cyber safety as tens of thousands of Ontario kids return to the classroom with devices and laptops in hand. With the rise of generative AI, cloud-based services, social media, and increasingly sophisticated online threats, they […]
WATCH: PowerSchool breach leaves student data exposed — Catalyst’s Charles Finlay weighs in
On Wednesday, May 7, the Toronto District School Board notified parents that their children’s personal information — stolen in the PowerSchool data breach last December — was never deleted, even though a ransom was paid to hackers. Millions of student records remain exposed, and cybersecurity experts are warning families and school officials to stay alert. […]
As mining faces rising cyberattacks, strengthen your defences with free training
This piece first appeared in the Northern Miner on April 14, 2025. The mining sector has become a significant target for cyberattacks. An increasingly uncertain political climate, new emerging technologies and more sophisticated criminals have resulted in many headline-making breaches over the last year. Cyberattacks in the mining industry tripled from 10 in 2023 to […]
Fraudster’s hijacked GTA man’s company record, tried to mortgage its $12M property for cash
This piece was first featured April 7, 2025 by CBC News Hitender Sharma was driving from Toronto to Windsor last month when he got a phone call from a private investigator that made him turn his car around. The investigator told Sharma his holding company had been hijacked by fraudsters looking to gain access to […]
Want to build a career in cybersecurity?
The following article was first published by the Toronto Star and the Kit on March 8th, 2025. Find out how the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative is empowering women and nonbinary leaders in tech. From data breaches to ransomware and operations-crippling attacks, the internet can be a risky place. In business, navigating these threats is […]