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Things we believe:

- All things are possible through partners & community

- It's our job to uplift the voices & work of those who are systemically excluded by working together to create the tools people need to shape their own future

- Trust is built by being consistent, seeing where you can fill a gap, and doing what you say you are going to do

A few hashtags we're into, for good measure! ... #Privacy #DigitalSecurity #Democracy #PowerToThePeople #Introductions

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⚠️ Cyber Alert: The latest in phishing scams is here! Rhadamanthys malware uses fear tactics and legal jargon to trick users into downloading malicious files. Once inside, it’s after sensitive data! 📉

💡 Pro Tip: Always verify the sender before clicking on unexpected attachments. Cybercriminals count on urgency to bypass your caution.

What’s your go-to strategy for spotting phishing emails? Share your insights!

Dive deeper into Rhadamanthys here: guardiansofcyber.com/threats-v

🔍 Cyber Fact: The average ransom paid by Canadian organizations in 2023 skyrocketed to $1.13M CAD—150% higher than two years ago.

Cyber threats from state actors and advanced cybercriminals are escalating. What can be done? Collaboration, public awareness, and robust tech solutions are just the beginning.

💭 How do you think Canada should bolster its cybersecurity defenses? Read more here: guardiansofcyber.com/cybersecu

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And this is in actual fact what #banking / #payments are trying to put into place to counter "authorised push payments fraud" in a weird and wonderful set of Rube Goldberg experiments right now.

The rest of #digitalsecurity should be taking note because it's a much richer sense of risk and responsibility when you try to go beyond "just" authenticity and integrity of received-instructions, into "OK it's you but do we allow this action?". It's RBAC with dynamic context and active supervision.

🚨 Did you know that even legitimate-looking Google Ads could be hiding infostealing malware? 🚨

Cybercriminals are getting creative, using Google Ads to spread malware disguised as popular utility software like Slack and Notion. Don't fall for it—always double-check the URL before clicking!

How do you stay safe from malvertising threats? Share your tips! 🤔💬

Dive into the details and learn how to protect yourself: guardiansofcyber.com/threats-v

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Real Estate Law Podcast, where we tackled the critical intersections of real estate and cybersecurity in family law. 🏡🔐 From protecting assets in divorce to safeguarding digital information, we covered essential insights to help navigate these complex challenges.

Tune in to hear how cybersecurity impacts family law, especially when real estate is involved!

youtube.com/watch?v=hNe9Bf85Rk