Eric Jacksch
Eric Jacksch is a leading cybersecurity analyst with over 20 years of practical security experience. He has consulted to some of the world's largest banks, governments, automakers, insurance companies and postal organizations. Eric is a regular columnist for IT in Canada and was a regular columnist for Monitor Magazine and has contributed to several other publications.
Stop contributing to the global cybercriminal haul
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According to a 2018 study led by Dr. Michael McGuire, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Surrey, worldwide...
Alert? What alert?
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Tornado warnings broadcast a few weeks ago in Eastern Ontario and parts of Quebec are being praised for saving lives....
Parliament Hill: The balancing Act
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Earlier this month I had the privilege of testifying as an expert witness before the House of Commons Standing Committee...
Shameless opportunism
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In the wake of the WannaCry outbreak, corporate executives, IT professionals, and journalists have been bombarded by cybersecurity product vendors....
What you need to know about Facebook Pages
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Facebook Pages can be an essential tool for businesses and charities, making it possible to connect with almost 2 billion...
WannaCry and government agencies
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Cybersecurity professionals have sounded the alarm for years, and they are again being proven right. When government agencies secretly find...
IMSI catchers in Ottawa
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CBC deserves full credit for exposing the presence of IMSI catchers in Ottawa. While this is only the beginning of...
Key questions executives should ask to ensure assets are protected
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Security professionals have an obligation to communicate risks and recommendations to management, but the ultimate responsibility for protecting corporate assets...
Here is why you need to change your Apple password now
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Criminals have reportedly threatened to take over 250 million Apple accounts if Apple does not pay a ransom by April...
Information warfare on social media
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The owner of Ottawa’s The Joy of Gluten Free bakery is not your typical small business owner. A former headhunter for...