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The Ultimate Guide to Phishing

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

What to know about Phishing

Phishing, a pervasive form of cybercrime, continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, posing significant risks to individuals and organisations worldwide. This tag gathers extensive insights into phishing tactics, including traditional email scams, spear-phishing, SMS phishing (smishing), and emerging AI-assisted attacks that exploit human vulnerabilities and trusted brand impersonations.

Recent stories highlight the increasing frequency and complexity of phishing attacks, such as operations targeting specific sectors like finance, industrial engineering, and healthcare. Reports reveal how cybercriminal groups adapt by leveraging multi-factor authentication exploits, brandjacking, and sophisticated social engineering to compromise credentials and infiltrate networks.

Readers exploring this tag will gain valuable understanding of how phishing attacks are conducted, who the most vulnerable targets are—from individual contributors to C-suite executives—and what measures organisations and individuals can take to mitigate risks. The tag also delves into cybersecurity solutions, training programs, and industry collaborations designed to bolster phishing resistance, emphasizing the critical role of combining technology, awareness, and proactive defense to combat this ever-changing threat landscape.

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A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
Data Protection

A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity

A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk
Cloud Services

AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk

AI-powered cyberattacks are rising sharply, leaving Canadian businesses exposed as legacy systems meet rapid AI adoption and automated threats.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap
Malware

Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap

Herzing College urges tech resellers to embrace vocational training to close critical AI, cybersecurity and cloud skills gaps.

Sat, 31st Jan 2026

Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians
Software Updates

Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians

AI-powered ransomware will hit more Canadians by 2027 as cheaper, faster attacks outpace defences, the cyber security agency warns.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Confidence high but few Canadians fully recover from ransomware
Ransomware

Confidence high but few Canadians fully recover from ransomware

While 94% of Canadian firms feel confident about recovering from ransomware, only 25% have fully restored their data after attacks, reveals OpenText survey.

Fri, 24th Oct 2025

AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword
Malware

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

AI demand fuels growth for Canadian MSPs amid security gaps
Ransomware

AI demand fuels growth for Canadian MSPs amid security gaps

AI interest boosts growth for Canadian MSPs, with 82% seeing gains; yet only 40% have deployed AI cybersecurity agents, revealing a readiness gap.

Thu, 25th Sep 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

Forum establishes rising AI security risks in Canadian finance
Fintech

Forum establishes rising AI security risks in Canadian finance

The results of the first of four Canadian government-run workshops were released in a report.

Fri, 4th Jul 2025

How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape
Deepfakes

How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape

AI is transforming cyber threats into more complex attacks, with Canada facing rising risks amid a 47% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025.

Sat, 31st May 2025

Google Cloud sets out AI security plan with Gemini & Wiz
Threat intelligence

Google Cloud sets out AI security plan with Gemini & Wiz

Defenders could gain a faster edge against AI-driven attacks as Google Cloud ties Gemini, Wiz, CodeMender and Mandiant into one platform.

2 days ago

WhatsApp GhostPairing attack gives intruders access
Threat intelligence

WhatsApp GhostPairing attack gives intruders access

Attackers can stay inside WhatsApp accounts after a single fake device approval, exposing messages, calls and contacts without alerts.

3 days ago

Phishing toolkits target Microsoft 365 MFA in surge
Security Operations Centres

Phishing toolkits target Microsoft 365 MFA in surge

Account takeovers are becoming harder to stop as attackers use real-time code theft and fake login pages to bypass Microsoft 365 MFA.

4 days ago

WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Virtual Private Networks

WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits

Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.

4 days ago

AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says
AI Ethics & Governance

AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says

Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.

5 days ago

OpenAI requires hardware-backed passkeys for cyber access
ICT sector

OpenAI requires hardware-backed passkeys for cyber access

Users who miss the deadline will lose access to OpenAI's most advanced cyber models, as the firm tightens defences against phishing.

6 days ago

Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Network Infrastructure

Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year

Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.

Last week

Frame launches AI campaign against social engineering
Education, Learning & Training

Frame launches AI campaign against social engineering

Rising use of deepfakes and voice cloning is forcing firms to rethink staff training as insurers and buyers scrutinise human risk more closely.

Last week

Helix data extortion group linked to BlackFile, ShinyHunters
Threat intelligence

Helix data extortion group linked to BlackFile, ShinyHunters

Businesses face a fresh wave of identity theft-driven extortion as Helix is linked to BlackFile and ShinyHunters through shared infrastructure.

Last week

Elastic finds AI-assisted banking fraud ring in Mexico
Threat intelligence

Elastic finds AI-assisted banking fraud ring in Mexico

A live fraud campaign targeting Mexican banks, fintechs and crypto services exposed how criminals are using generative AI to draft malware.

Last week