LISTEN: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay discusses cybersecurity risks in the Liberal leadership race
Catalyst Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, joined the hosts of CH880 Edmonton and QR Calgary 770 AM to unpack the upcoming election. Catalyst’s Finlay highlighted that the Liberal leadership race, with its tight timeline, volunteer-driven campaigns, and sensitive voter data, is highly vulnerable to cyber threats. The political race presents a fragile scenario with increased […]
LISTEN: Randy Purse discusses the risk cyber threats pose to municipalities
Senior Advisor Cybersecurity Training and Education at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Randy Purse, joined Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now, 580 CFRA, to discuss the risks of cybersecurity attacks in municipalities. Purse warns that the surge in cyberattacks in Canadian municipalities threatens critical infrastructure and public safety. Without urgent federal and provincial investment in a comprehensive municipal […]
LISTEN: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay discusses Toronto school board cyberattack
Catalyst Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, joined Ramraajh Sharvendiran on CBC’s Metro Morning to discuss a PowerSchool cyberattack affecting Canadian school boards and raising concerns about student data security. Catalyst’s Charles Finlay discussed the impact on Ontario schools, the risks to student data, and the need for clear communication and stronger security measures to prevent […]
Southwestern Ontario hospital cyberattack cost organizations $7.5M
The following first appeared in CBC News on August 30, 2024. A ransomware attack that forced critical systems at five southwestern Ontario hospitals offline for weeks last year has cost those organizations upwards of $7.5 million. The October 23 cyberattack compromised private records of hundreds of thousands of employees and patients when hackers gained access to the organizations’ […]
What can the world learn about the Microsoft Outage?
Catalyst Founding Executive Director Charles Finlay joined City News Toronto on Friday, July 19, 2024 to discuss the Microsoft outage that impacted many business operations and had a massive ripple effect on the lives of everyday citizens — from banking, to flights, to email, and more. Watch the interview to learn more about why this is becoming a regular occurrence.
WATCH: Charles Finlay examines the fallout from the U of W cyberattacks with CTV News Winnipeg
Following a widespread data breach at the University of Winnipeg, staff and students are on edge as thousands of pieces of sensitive data were potentially stolen, including names, birth dates, and social insurance numbers. The Catalyst’s Executive Director Charles Finlay sat down with CTV News Winnipeg to discuss the implications of this attack, and the […]
WATCH: Charles Finlay discusses the future of municipal cybersecurity with CP24
Following two separate cyberattacks in recent weeks, there has been an increased focus on the City of Hamilton’s cybersecurity response. The Catalyst’s Executive Director Charles Finlay spoke with CP24 to discuss the implications of these attacks for other Canadian municipalities, and the steps they should be taking to protect themselves in the future. Learn more […]
WATCH: Charles Finlay discusses the rise of cyberattacks worldwide with Global News Toronto
Cybercrime is on the rise around the globe, with recent attacks targeting organizations across the U.S., U.K., Australia, Europe and Canada. As these incidents become increasingly severe and sophisticated, it’s more important than ever for public institutions to bolster their cybersecurity measures. The Catalyst’s founding executive director Charles Finlay sat down with Candace Daniel at […]
City of Hamilton network latest casualty in global cyberwar
The following article was first published by The Hamilton Spectator on March 1, 2024. The hack that disabled much of the City of Hamilton’s digital network is just the latest salvo in an international cybersecurity war, says one of Canada’s leading cybersecurity experts. City officials have said little about the unprecedented attack on the municipality’s network […]
LISTEN: Interview with Charles Finlay on iHeartRadio
Listen to the full interview with Catalyst Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, on the Moore in the Morning show (iHeartRadio) on January 4, 2024. John Moore The library started off as the target of a cyber attack, and it’s unclear as to whether there was ever any ransom pay – the library said not and I […]