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The Ultimate Guide to Malware

A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Malware.

What to know about Malware

Malware represents a broad category of malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt computer systems and networks. From ransomware that locks users out of their data to spyware that quietly steals information, malware continues to evolve in sophistication and reach. Our recent stories cover a wide range of malware threats impacting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, illustrating the diverse strategies cybercriminals use to exploit vulnerabilities.

Delving into these stories provides readers with insights into how malware campaigns operate, the latest trends in attack vectors, and expert advice on defense mechanisms. Understanding malware not only alerts individuals and organisations to potential risks but also guides them in strengthening their digital security posture. Stay informed about the ever-changing malware landscape to better safeguard your data and systems from emerging cyber threats.

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Canada's modern tech threat: Cybercrime you can subscribe to
Ransomware

Canada's modern tech threat: Cybercrime you can subscribe to

Cybercrime-as-a-service is booming, lowering entry barriers and making sophisticated attacks accessible to more criminals worldwide.

Wed, 10th Dec 2025

AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword
Ransomware

AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword

AI is reshaping cyber security, boosting defence yet enabling advanced threats; Canadian organisations must balance innovation with heightened vigilance.

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.

Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads
Oil and Gas

Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads

Nearly half of Canadian firms faced OT cyber incidents last year, with C-suite roles increasingly driving security maturity, says Fortinet's 2025 report.

Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms
Virtual Private Networks

Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms

More than 65% of enterprise customers showed residential proxy-related DNS activity, exposing firms to reputational and operational risks.

Last week

Infoblox finds residential proxies rife in business networks
Virtual Private Networks

Infoblox finds residential proxies rife in business networks

More than 65 per cent of Infoblox customers were found querying domains linked to residential proxy networks, widening risks for defenders.

Last week

Cyber criminals target World Cup staff & suppliers
Cyber Threat

Cyber criminals target World Cup staff & suppliers

Attackers are using fake World Cup sites and messaging apps to steal credentials, with some scams now aimed at event suppliers and staff.

Last week

North Korea-linked hackers target developers via GitHub
Threat intelligence

North Korea-linked hackers target developers via GitHub

Nearly 100 organisations were hit in a six-week phishing spree that used GitHub repositories and Visual Studio Code tools to infect developers.

Last week

Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup 2026 fans online
Threat intelligence

Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup 2026 fans online

Fans and jobseekers are being targeted by a growing wave of fake ticket, travel and recruitment scams ahead of the tournament.

This month

ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents
Small Business

ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents

Nearly half of small businesses suffered cyber incidents last year, despite most saying they were confident in their defences.

This month

Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update
Disaster Recovery

Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update

Businesses will soon get on-site AI workflows and broader backup coverage as Synology's latest software updates target compliance and ransomware risk.

This month

Sonatype flags 176 npm packages in dependency attack
Threat detection

Sonatype flags 176 npm packages in dependency attack

Developers using npm could have secrets exposed as 176 malicious packages were set up to hijack dependency resolution and run postinstall malware.

This month

OpenClaw adds NVIDIA SkillSpector to ClawHub checks
Threat detection

OpenClaw adds NVIDIA SkillSpector to ClawHub checks

The registry is tightening checks after malicious uploads exposed a gap between declared skill purpose and actual behaviour.

This month

Ransomware attacks fall in April as The Gentlemen rise
Cyber Threat

Ransomware attacks fall in April as The Gentlemen rise

Industrials remained the main target as the monthly ransomware total eased 7%, even as The Gentlemen surged to second place among active gangs.

This month

CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet targeting developers
Threat intelligence

CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet targeting developers

Developers using open-source tools face heightened supply-chain risk after the botnet lost all four of its command channels.

Last month

Rubrik & MEDITECH team up on hospital cyber resilience
Disaster Recovery

Rubrik & MEDITECH team up on hospital cyber resilience

Hospitals using MEDITECH Expanse could restore records faster after ransomware, as Rubrik adds recovery tools across cloud and on-premises systems.

Last month

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise
Software Updates

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise

Despite higher spending plans, half of SMBs reported a cyber incident in the past year, exposing a widening readiness gap.

Last month

KongTuke uses Microsoft Teams chats to breach firms
Threat intelligence

KongTuke uses Microsoft Teams chats to breach firms

Corporate users can be compromised in under five minutes when attackers pose as help-desk staff in external Microsoft Teams chats, researchers say.

Last month

ReliaQuest spots ClickFix attack using PySoxy proxy
Threat intelligence

ReliaQuest spots ClickFix attack using PySoxy proxy

The attack kept retrying for hours after network blocks, as a scheduled task and Python proxy preserved access on the host.

Last month

AI fuels rise in phishing attacks, Barracuda finds
Threat intelligence

AI fuels rise in phishing attacks, Barracuda finds

One in three emails flagged in Barracuda's study was malicious, as AI and phishing kits helped drive more account takeovers.

Last month