Supply Chain Cyber Attacks: What Every Canadian SMB Needs to Know Right Now
Introduction: The Attack You Never Saw Coming In late 2024, a mid-sized Calgary accounting firm discovered that client data had been quietly exfiltrated over a three-week period. The firm had strong passwords. Multi-factor authentication. A reputable antivirus solution. None of it mattered. The attackers didn't breach the firm directly. They compromised the firm's document management software provider and rode that trusted connection straight into hundreds of client environments. This is the new face of cybercrime in Canada, and it has a name: the supply chain attack. And according to the Ca
Introduction: The Attack You Never Saw Coming In late 2024, a mid-sized Calgary accounting firm discovered that client data had been quietly exfiltrated over a three-week period. The firm had strong passwords. Multi-factor authentication. A reputable antivirus solution. None of it mattered. The attackers didn't breach the firm directly. They compromised the firm's document management software provider and rode that trusted connection straight into hundreds of client environments. This is the new face of cybercrime in Canada, and it has a name: the supply chain attack. And according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025–2026, vendor concentration meaning over-reliance on a small number of technology providers is now one of the five defining trends shaping Canada's threat landscape. If your business uses any third-party software, platforms, or services (and every business does), this article is for you. We're going to explain exactly how supply chain attacks work, why Canadian SMBs are increasingly in the crosshairs, and what practical steps you can take to reduce your exposure today.
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Calgary Business IT Solutions: Cybersecurity & Growth Support
Calgary Business IT Solutions: Cybersecurity & Growth Support | PCe Solutions PCe Solutions partners with Calgary businesses across every sector to deliver the cybersecurity protection and scalable IT infrastructure needed to grow confidently Calgary is a city with ambition. From the towers of the downtown core to the industrial parks of the northeast, from the...
Calgary Business IT Solutions: Cybersecurity & Growth Support | PCe Solutions PCe Solutions partners with Calgary businesses across every sector to deliver the cybersecurity protection and scalable IT infrastructure needed to grow confidently Calgary is a city with ambition. From the towers of the downtown core to the industrial parks of the northeast, from the...
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This Fraud Didn’t Use Malware. It Used a Fax Machine.
Before phishing and ransomware, a quiet scam was draining bank accounts across North America. It didn’t hack systems. It used routine. Accounting teams would receive a simple fax: “Please note
Before phishing and ransomware, a quiet scam was draining bank accounts across North America. It didn’t hack systems. It used routine. Accounting teams would receive a simple fax: “Please note
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Modern Business IT Infrastructure: A Practical Guide for Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver
Modern business IT infrastructure combines servers, network, cloud, and security, to keep organizations in Alberta & BC secure.
Modern business IT infrastructure combines servers, network, cloud, and security, to keep organizations in Alberta & BC secure.
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How to Prevent Token Theft and AiTM Attacks
For many organizations, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become the baseline defense against cyber threats. If employees must verify their identity with a second factor such as a phone approval or one-time code, the assumption is that attackers cannot get in.
For many organizations, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become the baseline defense against cyber threats. If employees must verify their identity with a second factor such as a phone approval or one-time code, the assumption is that attackers cannot get in.
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What Is Cybersecurity And Why Is It So Important For Businesses Today?
Learn what cybersecurity is, why it matters for small and mid-sized businesses, and how it protects operations, data, and reputation.
Learn what cybersecurity is, why it matters for small and mid-sized businesses, and how it protects operations, data, and reputation.
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How Cloud Computing Is Transforming Business Operations
10 Types of IT Support for Every Industry
Let’s face it: technology is the core of almost every modern business, but it can also be a significant source of stress. Whether you’re managing a bustling construction site or a quiet accounting firm, having reliable IT support has become a necessity. But support looks different for everyone. A retail store needs point-of-sale help, while
Let’s face it: technology is the core of almost every modern business, but it can also be a significant source of stress. Whether you’re managing a bustling construction site or a quiet accounting firm, having reliable IT support has become a necessity. But support looks different for everyone. A retail store needs point-of-sale help, while
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