CIRA: One-third of businesses have leaked sensitive information to cyber thieves

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) released its 2018 Canadian Internet Security Survey which provides an overview of the Canadian cybersecurity landscape. The findings of the study are alarming and reveal that more of our personal information has been leaked to cyber thieves by businesses. The full survery can be found here.

In late 2017, CIRA reached out to .CA registrants who identified as either businesses or institutions (this includes non-for-profits and government) to ask them about their cybersecurity concerns, challenges, and awareness. Nearly 2,000 responses from the Canadian business community helped provide insight into the threat landscape in Canada to determine where the challenges are, what gaps exist, and how businesses are coping.

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Amazon becomes the world’s second most valuable company

The e-commerce giant overtakes Google as the world’s second most valuable company. Amazon has had its stock skyrocket for the past couple of years with things like the popularity of its shopping services, Alexa-powered devices, and even its offline efforts like the Go store and the acquisition of Whole Foods. Basically, as Android Authority points out, it’s due to the company being a market leader in several businesses. Amazon has overtaken Google’s parent company Alphabet with the former now valued at US$768 billion and the latter at $716 billion. Apple remains the world’s most valuable company with a market cap of $889 billion.

Adidas originals launches line of iPhone cases

Adidas fans who are rocking iPhones can now wrap their beloved smartphones in the iconic Trefoil logo. Ranging from basic, sporty and colourful designs, there are now various cases for iPhone 7, 8 and 8 Plus and iPhone X. Find out more here.

Netflix hosting screening event for Lost in Space on April 11

Netflix is bringing a reboot of the seminal Sci-Fi series Lost in Space on April 13. To celebrate this monumental event, it will hold a special screening on April 11 in Toronto's large Cinescape theatre. Check out the invitation below.

On April 11 at 5 PM, Netflix invites you to be part of a special preview screening to celebrate the new edge-of-your-seat adventure series, Lost in Space. Come early for a one-of-a-kind experience and stay after the screening for a special appearance by series star Molly Parker (“Maureen Robinson”) and beloved Canadian astronaut, Col Chris Hadfield. Brace for impact - it’s going to be an unforgettable evening.

Find out more. Here's the link for fan screening pass redemption: http://www.gofobo.com/lostinspace.