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• AhsayCBS Is Being Exploited. Restrict Access Now
  Matthew Leo · October 11, 2026 · Guides

  Attackers are chaining two AhsayCBS flaws to install webshells and cryptominers. Versions through 10.3.4 are affected, and exposure needs immediate review.

• Find Admin Consoles Exposed to the Internet
  Matthew Leo · October 11, 2026 · Guides

  A forgotten management page can turn one software flaw into a network compromise. Use this audit to identify public consoles, close exposure and verify the fix.

• Put Approval Gates Around AI Agents Before Deployment
  Matthew Leo · October 11, 2026 · Guides

  Before an AI agent can send, pay, delete, file or deploy, define the exact actions that need human approval and keep an independent record of every decision.

• Someone Is Sending Email From Your Address. Was It Hacked?
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  Bounce notices and complaints from contacts do not always mean someone entered your mailbox. Learn how to separate address spoofing from a real account takeover…

• If an AI Deepfake Targets a Child, Do These Things First
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  AI-generated sexual images involving children are rising quickly. This Canadian response guide focuses on safety, reporting, removal and evidence preservation.

• Citrix NetScaler Admins Need to Patch Again
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  Citrix says attackers are exploiting a NetScaler SAML flaw that can repeatedly knock appliances offline. Here is what Canadian IT teams should check now.

• What to Do When You Get a Data-Breach Notice
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  A Canadian data-breach notice should tell you what was exposed. Use that detail to secure the right accounts, credit files and identity documents.

• Dispute an Unauthorized Bank Transaction in Canada
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  Canadian banks must investigate disputed transactions. Report the charge quickly, preserve records and know when you can escalate the complaint.

• Audit the Open-Source Packages Your Business Uses
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  A 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 · Guides

  Stablecoin payments can move quickly, but mistakes can be final. Canadian businesses should verify the payee, network, tax record and provider obligations.

• Check Whether Your Home Router Still Gets Security Updates
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  An 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…

• SonicWall SMA1000: Patch CVE-2026-102255 Now
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  A 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 · Guides

  Political robocalls are legal in Canada, but misleading voting information is not. Here is how to verify a call, preserve evidence and report it quickly.

• Flax Typhoon Lost Two Hacking Tools. Check Your Exposure
  Matthew Leo · October 9, 2026 · Guides

  Canada 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 · Guides

  ASOS says names and contact details were accessed, but not passwords or card data. Canadian shoppers should prepare for convincing follow-up scams.

• Self-Hosted GitLab AI Gateway Users Need to Patch
  Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026 · Guides

  A 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 · Guides

  Apple plans tighter Full Disk Access controls as AI agents gain more autonomy. Mac users can check which applications already have broad access today.

• Before Switching to Videotron or Fizz in Rural Quebec
  Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Guides

  Videotron and Fizz are open to 31 more Quebec communities. Check subscription eligibility, local coverage, phone support and number transfer before switching.

• A Fake AI Policy Invite Can Steal a Microsoft 365 Session
  Matthew Leo · October 2, 2026 · Guides

  A China-aligned campaign used convincing AI-policy invitations to reach Microsoft 365 accounts. Ordinary MFA may not stop this kind of session theft.

• Fix Windows Memory Integrity Without Guessing at Drivers
  Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026 · Guides

  Memory integrity won't turn on because of a driver? Check what Windows names, update it safely, and understand the trade-off before disabling protection.