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Holiday Message from Idealogical president - Andre Vittorio
Logical Talk | December 06, 2022
This holiday season, I want to shed some light on a family I wasn't born into but stumbled upon by happy accidents – my Idealogical family. I am blessed to have come across some uniquely talented people I like spending time with outside my home. These are the people who push me to want to be the best version of myself as their leader.
Logical Talk | November 2022
How Idealogical Celebrated Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Logical Talk | November 10, 2022
Logical Talk | August 1st, 2022
Are Basic Security Tools Enough to Prevent An Attack?
Logical Talk | August 16, 2022
As a business owner, do you have endless nights' sleep thinking about your company's infrastructure? Are you 100% sure that a cybercriminal cannot hack into your network and obtain personal information?
Logical Talk | July 2022
Mandatory Reporting of all Cyber Attacks Under a New Federal Bill
Logical Talk | July 11, 2022
With the rise in Cyber activity, the Canadian government has finally stepped in and started the table read of a new federal bill, which will making it mandatory reporting for all cyber attacks within 72 hours.
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Are Zero Day Attacks on the Rise for 2022
Logical Talk | May 31, 2022
It is 2022, and as Zero days become more frequent, Cyber criminals are becoming more creative and cunning with their attacks.
February Is Becoming The Month Of Happy Dances!!
Logical Talk | February 07, 2022
It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Idealogical Systems Inc. has made the list of Canada's 50 Best Managed IT Companies 2021.
Logical Talk | January 1, 2022
What happened with Canadian Critical Infrastructures in 2021?
Logical Talk | January 01, 2022
With the New Years' arrival, let's look back at the events of 2021. Hackers' latest targets were the key critical infrastructures of Canada.
Logical Talk | November 1, 2020
Did you hear? The TTC became Victim of a Ransomware Attack
Logical Talk | November 01, 2021
In this monthly newsletter, we talk about the recent attack on the TTC and how Idealogical can give you a stress-free Holiday.
Are Cybercriminals Also In Favor Of The New Hybrid LifeStyle
Logical Talk | October 01, 2021
Once again, companies are faced with focusing on reinventing their business model to accommodate today's 'new normal.'
A Vulnerability Exploited: Fortigate SSL-VPN Credentials Leak Incident
Logical Talk | September 01, 2021
The security landscape around the world is constantly evolving and maintaining all systems—especially security devices—is essential in staying ahead of cybercriminals. One of the most prime targets for threat actors are the technology vendors and Fortinet – the cybersecurity solution provider is no exception.
Why Zero-Day Attacks Are On The Rise
Logical Talk | July 01, 2021
Zero-day vulnerabilities are critical yet undisclosed threats or that are only discovered as the result of an attack. The software company or its users do not yet know about the vulnerability. As soon as the zero-day vulnerability is identified, an unofficial race starts between the security team of the software company and the threat actors to either patch the vulnerability or exploit it respectively.
What Is the Difference Between Security Incident And Security Breach?
Logical Talk | June 01, 2021
A security incident refers to a violation of an organization's security policy. The violation can happen in the form of an attempt to compromise confidential business and/ or personal data. In contrast, a security breach involves unauthorized access to any data or information.
Attack on Apple Is The Future Of Ransomware
Logical Talk | May 05, 2021
Right before their big spring product launch, a group of hackers claimed to have stolen their product blueprints for $50 Million in the ransom demand. The data was stolen not from Apple but their distributor - Quanta computers. As proof, they released confidential documents about upcoming, unreleased MacBook Pros. They've since added iMac schematics to the pile.
Here is everything you need to know about the different types of attacks and their prevention
Everything You Need To Know About Social Engineering Cyberattacks
Logical Talk | April 01, 2021
Social engineering is a manipulation technique that tricks human judgement into divulging information or taking action. The purpose of social engineering is to take advantage of people’s cognitive biases. For instance, the human tendency to trust people we perceive as likeable, attractive, or authority figures is being used against us in social engineering attacks.
On March 2, 2021, Microsoft published several security updates after identifying four "Zero-Day" vulnerabilities.
Biggest Cyber Incident of 2021: Exploitation of Microsoft Exchange “Zero-Day” Vulnerabilities
Logical Talk | March 10, 2021
On March 2, 2021, Microsoft published several security updates after identifying four "Zero-Day" vulnerabilities. Security researcher Volexity reports that the activity may have started as early as January 6, 2021.
We Are Doing A Little Happy Dance This Month!
Logical Talk | February 05, 2021
It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Idealogical Systems Inc. has made the list of Canada's 50 Best Managed IT Companies 2020.
Logical Talk| December 1, 2020
Goodbye 2020: A Year of Resilience and Gratitude
Logical Talk | December 01, 2020
2020 has been the most disruptive year I have experienced in 26 years of our existence as a small business. It is astounding to think that as a society we have spent roughly 290 days of uncertainty.
Logical Talk | November 1, 2020
How To Recognize Phishing Attacks And Keep Business Data Safe
Logical Talk | November 05, 2020
Phishing messages are crafted to deliver a sense of urgency or fear with the end goal of capturing a person’s sensitive data. If your employees fall prey to phishing scams while working from home, it can affect your company network by transferring malware and viruses over internet connections.
2020 Is the Year of Zero Trust Cybersecurity Framework
October: Cyber Security Awareness Month
Logical Talk | October 01, 2020
Zero Trust is a strategic approach to cybersecurity based on "Never Trust, Always Verify." Zero Trust is designed to simplify granular user-access controls, offer complex threat prevention (Layer 7 threat), and leverage network division.
Big Technology News: Office 2016 for Mac and Office 2010 End of Life October 2020
Logical Talk | September 04, 2020
Microsoft is ending its support for two of its prominent products – Office 2016 for Mac and Office 2010 on October 31, 2020. Guide on how to check what version of Microsoft Office you are using.
9 To 5 Office Hours Could Become A Thing Of The Past
Logical Talk | August 01, 2020
With the sudden shift in the work environment in the last few months, employees around the globe were forced to be more adaptive in learning new technologies and be patient with their employers in adjusting to working from home, quickly.
Logical Talk| July 1, 2020
Is Your Technology Up To Date?
Logical Talk | July 01, 2020
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving. If you let your software or hardware – or both – fall behind the times, then you put your business at serious risk.
This Is The #1 Thing You Can Do To Prevent Cybercriminals From Hacking Your Network
Logical Talk | June 01, 2020
There is one thing many small businesses do that puts them at risk for a cyber attack. They take a reactive approach to IT security. They wait until something bad happens before they do anything.
Logical Talk| May 1, 2020
Cyber Criminals Are Out In Full Force During Pandemic – Here’s How To Stop Them
Logical Talk | May 01, 2020
Our strategically designed business continuity plan is carefully drafted for unexpected disasters, including a pandemic. With a combination of the tools, process and experts, Idealogical is always prepared.
Logical Talk | April 1, 2020
How To Quickly Shift To A Work From Home Business Model Amidst COVID19
Logical Talk | April 01, 2020
While the COVID-19 situation is evolving everyday, business owners you also need to maximize productivity, bring in revenue and try to grow your business in these demanding times.
Logical Talk| March 1, 2020
Clear Signs You’re About To Get Hacked And What To Do NOW To Prevent It
Logical Talk | March 09, 2020
Do you use the same password for everything? If you do, you’re not alone. We all have bad cyber-habits, whether it’s reusing passwords or connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi.