On November 18, 2025, Cloudflare — which powers a huge chunk of internet traffic — suffered a global outage. The problem began around 11:20 UTC when an internal configuration file used by Cloudflare’s Bot Management system unexpectedly grew much larger…
One power outage, one corrupted file, or one wrong click — that’s all it takes to bring a small business to a standstill. Many Canadian entrepreneurs learn this lesson the hard way when their data disappears without warning, leaving them…
On October 20, 2025, a massive outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) sent shockwaves across the internet, halting thousands of websites, apps, and online services around the world. From major platforms like Snapchat and Netflix to critical business and government…
Imagine sitting down to play Xbox, send a work email through Microsoft 365, or order your daily coffee on the Starbucks app—only to find everything offline. That’s exactly what happened on October 29, 2025, when Microsoft Azure suffered a major…
Malware authors have started using artificial intelligence and machine learning not just as buzzwords, but as tools to craft smarter, more evasive attacks. Today’s threats don’t just reuse old virus code—they can adapt on the fly, shift signatures, experiment with…
In early October 2025, reports surfaced that a hacker group called “Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters” claimed to have stolen nearly 1 billion records from Salesforce. The alleged data includes personally identifiable information (PII) from multiple major brands, including Marks & Spencer,…
Every business faces risks that can’t always be seen. From theft and vandalism to false claims and operational blind spots, the absence of a reliable camera system leaves your business exposed. Many owners only realize the importance of surveillance after…
On September 20, 2025, several major European airports faced widespread disruption after a cyberattack on the check-in and boarding systems provided by Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX. The attack led to flight delays, cancellations, and chaos for thousands of…
Simon Fraser University (SFU) has just launched the upgraded version of its largest supercomputer, Fir, after a significant US$80 million investment. This milestone marks an important leap forward in Canada’s high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities, giving researchers a powerful tool to…
