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- Audit the Open-Source Packages Your Business Uses
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · GuidesA useful dependency audit goes beyond a vulnerability scan. Inventory direct and transitive packages, rank exposure, check maintenance and assign owners.
- Before Paying a Business Invoice With Stablecoins
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · GuidesStablecoin payments can move quickly, but mistakes can be final. Canadian businesses should verify the payee, network, tax record and provider obligations.
- Windows’ New Agent Containers Put Permissions First
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · AIMicrosoft Execution Containers are now generally available. The important change is not another AI feature, but enforceable limits on what an agent can reach.
- Check Whether Your Home Router Still Gets Security Updates
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · GuidesAn old router can keep working long after its security support ends. Here is how to identify the model, check its update status and decide when replacement is s…
- Germany Is Moving to Co-Produce Ukraine’s New Drones
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Business & PolicyGermany and Ukraine are moving from donated systems toward joint drone production. The agreement could change how Europe absorbs battlefield technology.
- Canada Revised Its Role at a Disinformation Conference
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Business & PolicyGlobal Affairs Canada changed its participation after concerns about a panel examining the United States as an information threat, but Canadian officials still …
- Samsung’s Record Profit Is a Warning for PC Buyers
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Business & PolicySamsung’s third-quarter guidance points to a 783 per cent operating-profit jump. The same memory shortage enriching chipmakers is raising costs for Canadian buy…
- SonicWall SMA1000: Patch CVE-2026-102255 Now
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · GuidesA critical pre-authentication flaw affects SonicWall SMA1000 appliances. There is no confirmed exploitation, but exposed organizations should patch and assess a…
- Political Robocalls in Canada: What Voters Should Do
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · GuidesPolitical robocalls are legal in Canada, but misleading voting information is not. Here is how to verify a call, preserve evidence and report it quickly.
- Meta Blocked TikTok Ads in Canada. What Counts?
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Business & PolicyMeta’s Canadian ban reaches beyond ByteDance’s own ads to third-party campaigns that link to TikTok. Here is what advertisers should check.
- Flax Typhoon Lost Two Hacking Tools. Check Your Exposure
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · GuidesCanada co-authored the advisory behind a U.S. seizure of Microscan and FishHub domains. Here is what network defenders should check next.
- ASOS Says Customer Data Was Exposed. Watch for Phishing
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · GuidesASOS says names and contact details were accessed, but not passwords or card data. Canadian shoppers should prepare for convincing follow-up scams.
- Ten AI Companies Promised Better Privacy in the UK
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · AIThe UK privacy regulator secured changes or commitments from ten foundation-model developers and is now examining the harder risks posed by AI agents.
- SpaceX Wants U.S. Mobile Spectrum. Canada Has Its Own Rules
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Business & PolicySpaceX’s deal for a U.S. 800 MHz portfolio could strengthen Starlink Mobile, but it does not transfer Canadian spectrum or bypass ISED’s rules.
- A Suspected ShinyHunters Member Is Reportedly Helping the FBI
Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · NewsJordan has confirmed an arrest connected to an ongoing hacking investigation. Reuters reports the suspected ShinyHunters member is helping authorities find othe…
- The Pentagon Wants More Small Drone Boats at the Border
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · Business & PolicyThe Pentagon may expand its Lightfish surveillance fleet after deploying small autonomous boats along the Rio Grande and Gulf coast.
- A Dutch Retailer Pulled Meta's Smart Glasses Over Privacy
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · GadgetsHans Anders paused Meta smart-glasses sales in the Netherlands and Belgium. The dispute raises practical questions for Canadian buyers and bystanders.
- Self-Hosted GitLab AI Gateway Users Need to Patch
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · GuidesA 9.9-rated GitLab AI Gateway flaw can let an authenticated Duo user escape a prompt sandbox and run commands. GitLab-hosted gateways are already fixed.
- Check Which Mac Apps Have Full Disk Access
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · GuidesApple plans tighter Full Disk Access controls as AI agents gain more autonomy. Mac users can check which applications already have broad access today.
- Canada Has a New AI Council. What Can It Actually Do?
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · Canada TechCanada's new AI council will advise Ottawa on adoption, safety and sovereign infrastructure. Its influence may be significant, but its authority is limited.