Abhijayendra Singh

Canadian Cyber Centre Warns Of Chinese Hackers Scanning IT Systems The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has warned that a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored cyber threat actor has been actively scanning Canadian cyber defenses throughout 2024, targeting critical institutions and infrastructure. The reconnaissance scanning has targeted multiple sectors, including government departments, federal political parties, the House of Commons and Senate, critical infrastructure, defense organizations, media outlets, and think tanks. While these scans do not necessarily indicate a breach, they often precede malicious cyber activities. The Cyber Centre describes these scans as equivalent to someone examining a building’s security measures, checking for vulnerabilities in its defenses. This activity is part of a broader pattern of Chinese cyber operations that surpass other nation-state threats in volume, sophistication, and targeting scope. Stay Connected to Sidharth Sharma, CPA, CISA, CISM, CFE, CDPSE for content related to Cyber Security. #CyberSecurity #JPMC #Technology #InfoSec #DataProtection #DataPrivacy #ThreatIntelligence #CyberThreats #NetworkSecurity #CyberDefense #SecurityAwareness #ITSecurity #SecuritySolutions #CyberResilience #DigitalSecurity #SecurityBestPractices #CyberRisk #SecurityOperations 

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It’s quite concerning when a government organization lacks robust data governance and auditing practices. Imagine employees accessing sensitive personal information without proper records, only to sell it to criminals! 😱 In cases like this, effective data governance is crucial. It ensures transparency, data quality, and accountability. Fortunately, there have been efforts to establish data governance frameworks in various agencies. For instance, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, and the National Science Foundation have made progress in this area. However, gaps still exist, and continuous improvement is essential. https://lnkd.in/gDsNeMzv

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Have you experienced a cyber attack at work or in your personal life? Here’s some good information to keep in mind. If you have questions or need more of an explanation, please feel free to reach out and I will help explain it to you. 🛟 #cybersecurity #keepsafe #privacy

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Really excited to join a panel discussion with top security and privacy professionals on the topic of balancing security and privacy in employee monitoring. Join us at the Avanade Toronto office on July 25 for a special event hosted by ISC2 Toronto Chapter and IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals Toronto chapter. Get your tickets now before they're gone! #security #privacy #employeemonitoring #ethics

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🎯Canadian law enforcement authorities have arrested an individual who is suspected to have conducted a series of hacks stemming from the breach of cloud data warehousing platform Snowflake earlier this year. The individual in question, Alexander "Connor" Moucka (aka Judische and Waifu), was apprehended on October 30, 2024, on the basis of a provisional arrest warrant, following a request by the U.S. The development was first reported by Bloomberg and corroborated by 404 Media. The exact nature of the charges against Moucka is currently not known. 🔔 Stay connected for industry’s latest content – Follow Dr. Anil Lamba, CISSP #linkedin #teamamex #JPMorganChase #cybersecurity #technologycontrols #infosec #informationsecurity #GenAi #linkedintopvoices #cybersecurityawareness #innovation #techindustry #cyber #birminghamtech #cybersecurity #fintech #careerintech #handsworth #communitysupport #womenintech #technology #security #cloud #infosec #riskassessment #informationsecurity #auditmanagement #informationprotection #securityaudit #cyberrisks #cybersecurity #security #cloudsecurity #trends #grc #leadership #socialmedia #digitization #cyberrisk #education #Hacking #privacy #datasecurity #passwordmanagement #identitytheft #phishingemails #holidayseason #bankfraud #personalinformation #creditfraud

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🚀 Insights on DORA and Our Latest White Paper! 🚀 I don't usually post lengthy updates, but I felt this was crucial for my colleagues in the financial sector. We recently published a white paper on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a significant regulation for Canadian financial institutions operating in Europe—much like GDPR. While we have OSFI's Guideline E-21 focusing on resilience, DORA takes more focus approach. Our white paper emphasizes the importance of network analysis making Information and communication technology (ICT) more resilient. Who else can crack the code of an ICT system like tech that eavesdrops and record every digital whisper? 😁 DORA is structured around five pillars: 1. ICT Risk Management 2. ICT-related Incident Management 3. Operational Resilience Testing 4. ICT Third-party Risk Management 5. Threat Intelligence Sharing In the white paper, we discuss how ExtraHop's network analysis solutions play critical role in key areas like risk management and incident management. #CyberSecurity #DORA #FinancialResilience #NetworkAnalysis #ExtraHop https://lnkd.in/gGSpPqM8

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Our 2024 Canadian Cybersecurity Study reported three major cybersecurity challenges that concern Canadian organizations. In this blog, we uncover the key insights, strategies and cybersecurity technologies that can help address these challenges. https://dy.si/DFRuGk

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Ask Microsoft Copilot questions about your Azure environment and get personalized recommendations—all in natural language. Learn how to simplify cloud operations with Copilot in Azure: https://lnkd.in/ecMYg_nH #MSBuild #MicrosoftCanada #MSFTAdvocate #Copilot #Azure

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Be ready for anything! Time is crucial during a cyberattack. We understand how important every second is. That's why we aim to keep your business ahead of any threat. Don't wait for a crisis. Speak to us now to craft a solid response plan for your business. #ITServices #IncidentResponse #PACETech

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...…the chemistry is real and I’m looking forward to moderating (1st time) a panel with Vivek Khindria Elaine Hum & Dina Kamal, true leaders in the space of InfoSec and just wonderful human beings. Honestly! The persona of a cyber leader, a combined over 100 years of experience in Infosec, I’ve had the absolute privilege of knowing them for a long time and they are incredible people with lived experience that we are going to unpack. You are in for a treat! https://lnkd.in/gnKdTeRm

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Fantastic to see risk managers and IT professionals coming together at the PRISM Cyber Symposium in Sacramento today! Tomorrow, we continue in Ontario—bringing key stakeholders into the room to address cybersecurity challenges together. #CyberSymposium #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #Collaboration

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Canadian Centre for Cyber Security releases National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026 https://lnkd.in/e2gtvQjq 🔸Cybercrime has increased in scope, complexity and frequency 🔸Number of ransomware incidents rose 74% in 2023 🔸Ransom payments reached a record of $1 billion USD 🔸Average ransom paid in Canada in 2023 was $1.130 million CAD The ransomware economy is on track to grow in 2025 and 2026 #CyberSecurity #CyberResilience

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This is it. Genuinely THE event of the year. Nothing has me more excited. Join Armis as a number of our executives - Nadir Izrael, Curtis Simpson, Michael F., Andrew Grealy, Juan Carlos B., and myself - collaborate and work with the Government of #Canada, Public & Private Sector organizations, as well as industry experts to help Defend The North against attacks on Critical Infrastructure. A multi-day, multi-module event happening from June 10-12, organized by the great Mahdi Raza and siberX, this event dives into a systematic method of detecting, assessing, and responding to a massive incident in a collaborative effort across Canada. Explore how Armis helps detect - and proactively protect - organizations in the following modules (and more!) : 1) Breach Identification and Initial Response 4) Impact on Financial Markets, Travel & Tourism, and Utilities 7) Cyber Threat Escalation & Secondary Attacks In the interest of having everyone prepared and cyber-ready - this event is FREE to register for. Join us in person and streamed live - siberx.org/defendthenorth/ #SiberX #Armis #CriticalInfrastructure #IoTSecurity #OTSecurity #IoMTSecurity #Cybersecurity #Cyberwarfare #DefendTheNorth #WeAreCyber

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