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Articles are researched and written by Cyberphore's security team. Every team member, from analysts to leadership, holds industry certifications, and the team monitors and responds to threats for Canadian organizations 24/7/365. Every article is fact-checked against its sources and reviewed before publishing.
AI and emerging threatsAnalysis
How generative AI changed phishing, BEC and deepfake voice fraud in Canada, what CAFC and Cyber Centre data show, and the controls finance teams need.
· 9 min read
Compliance and certificationAnalysis
Bill C-8 status as of November 2026, who the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act will cover, and how vendors to banks, telecoms and energy will feel it.
· 9 min read
Threat landscapeAnalysis
Canada's cyber threats for small and mid-sized businesses in 2026: what the Cyber Centre and current data say about ransomware, BEC, AI fraud and suppliers.
· 9 min read
Choosing security servicesAnalysis
How to choose an MDR provider in Canada: what MDR covers, response time definitions, 24/7 staffing, data residency, contract terms and a scoring checklist.
· 11 min read
Government and defence suppliersAnalysis
CPCSC explained for Canadian defence suppliers: the three levels, the 13 Level 1 controls, the latest timeline, the CMMC link and a preparation plan.
· 8 min read
Cyber insuranceAnalysis
Cyber insurance renewal in Canada for 2026: falling rates, the controls underwriters weigh (MFA, EDR, backups, IR plans, training) and the evidence to bring.
· 7 min read
Email, identity and Microsoft 365Analysis
Microsoft 365 account takeover now bypasses basic MFA. The current attack chain, Microsoft's recommended controls, detection signals and a recovery checklist.
· 9 min read
Privacy law and breach responseAnalysis
Quebec Law 25 enforcement so far: the CAI's penalty record, incident data, new guidance and what businesses outside Quebec with Quebec customers must do.
· 9 min read
Ransomware and extortionAnalysis
Ransomware in Canada: how attacks unfold, how long recovery really takes, the Cyber Centre's view on paying, sanctions risk and a readiness plan for SMBs.
· 10 min read
Small business securityAnalysis
A small business security baseline of 12 controls mapped to the Cyber Centre's baseline and CyberSecure Canada, with a simple way to verify each one.
· 9 min read
How articles are researched, reviewed and kept current: editorial standards.