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Why your internet might be down: Major Cogeco service disruption hits Ontario
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (174+ words) Thousands of users have reported service interruptions on downdetector.ca. The internet service provider said it is working to resolve the problem. Thousands of Cogeco internet users in Ontario and Quebec reported a service outage Monday. Cogeco internet appears to…...
Is your kid begging for a cellphone this summer? Before you head to the store, Ontario experts share signs to look for
2+ week, 2+ day ago (675+ words) Media literacy expert Matthew Johnson warns that age is just a number — what really matters is emotional maturity. Plus, warning signs to watch for and alternative tech options for summer. Is your child ready to have their own cellphone? These…...
Canadian class action filed against Apple over advertised iPhone AI features that allegedly were never available
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (257+ words) The allegations of the proposed class-action lawsuit have not been tested in court. Canadian buyers of certain iPhones could become class members in a new class-action lawsuit against Apple. Canadian buyers of certain iPhones 15 and 16 could become class members in…...
PayPal, Norton customers beware of fake notices. Scammers using calendar invites to steal your passwords
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (230+ words) The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of a new phishing scam using fake invoices and calendar invites to steal passwords by impersonating Norton, PayPal and other companies. The Canadian Anti-Fraud issued a new warning this week about phishing emails with fake…...
The CRA will never send you this but scammers targeting Ontarians are counting on you not knowing it
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (630+ words) A Canada Revenue Agency spokesperson says a phishing campaign is ongoing by scammers who are impersonating the CRA. There are ways to spot the scam. Scammers impersonating the CRA are sending attachments with malicious links to Ontario residents. Scammers are…...
Is it time to ditch passwords? Ontario expert recommends this phishing-resistant alternative
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) Ontario cybersecurity expert Dave Lewis explains one stronger alternative to passwords that experts have encouraged. May 1 is world password day, but is it time to ditch passwords? While some people may get an annual World Password Day reminder this year,…...
New scams costing Ontario residents thousands, from fake QR codes to fraudulent government and corporate sites
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (419+ words) From fake QR codes on Mississauga parking meters to Booking.com reservation “hijacking,” here’s a roundup of the recent scams targeting people in Ontario right now. Scroll down to see a list of ten scams targeting people in Ontario right…...
Fake parking, bike rental QR codes in Ontario cities prompt warnings. Here’s what you need to know about latest scam
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (565+ words) Cybersecurity experts list ways to protect against quishing (QR code phishing) in Ontario. QR codes offer convenience, but not all are safe to scan. Fake QR codes have been spotted on parking machines and rental bikes in two major Ontario…...
Ontario police seize ‘SMS blaster’ used to bypass cell networks and send mass scam texts in the GTA
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (417+ words) Here’s how they trick your phone by exploiting 2G networks and what you should do to protect your personal information. Smishing scammers using SMS blasters were arrested in Ontario. Ontario police recently arrested three people in “Project Lighthouse” for using “SMS…...
Ontario resident loses $55,000 after sharing this one code. Here is how to spot a SIM-swap before it’s too late
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (742+ words) The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of a massive rise in passcode hijacking across Ontario. Police are warning residents about a SIM-swap scam that involves scammers asking for security codes. Handing over a single text message code could cost you thousands…...