Staff favourites: a selection of fun blogs to spice up the long week-end
7 Handpicked staff favourites from the Bad Security and Bad Privacy Blog for Canadians to enjoy during the Victoria Day long week-end.
Data Breaches are Bad Enough Without Adding Rhetoric to Injury
Data breaches matter. Yet, companies often use generic phrases like "Sorry for the inconvenience" or "We're looking into it," lacking genuine care. We need change—companies must be upfront about what happened and how they'll fix it.
What Is "Closed" AI and Why Would It Be "Safer" For Business Use?
In the evolving landscape of AI, understanding "closed" AI becomes paramount. It's a bespoke solution for those wary of data breaches and IP protection. With insights from ChatGPT, we dissect its nuances: from heightened security and compliance to the nuanced risks of plugins.
Is There a False Sense of Security in the Canadian Banking Sector?
In the wake of a class action involving allegedly defrauded BMO customers, the focus shifts to systemic issues within the banking sector. Lack of transparency, inadequate security measures, and dismissive responses to complaints underscore the urgency for robust bank-level security reforms.
The Juice-Jacking Threat is Still Non-Existent, 13 Years Later.
The FBI's half-serious warning on 'juice-jacking' persists, highlighting the human penchant for alliteration over fact-checking. Silly hoaxes endure, spawning USB condom sales. Amidst it all, April's annual prank suggests authority figures enjoy a good laugh.