Category «Internet Security and Safety»

Fraud Prevention Month

Fraud Prevention

March is Fraud Prevention Month, which aims to educate people on online fraud. Protect yourself online and don’t fall for some of the most common scams. The 2021 campaign, from the Competition Bureau, focusses on online shopping. In the past year many of us have been online shopping more than ever. This makes fraud prevention …

Data Privacy Day – Be respectful, stay safe and establish trust

Data Privacy

January 28, 2021, is Data Privacy Day – an international initiative to spread awareness about respecting privacy, protecting data and reestablishing trust online.  The National CyberSecurity Alliance (NCSA) has set out its education goals for 2021. The theme for individuals is “Own Your Privacy.” TwinBytes stands by these messages, as we are always offering tips …

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020

cyber security

Cyber Security is always important, but even more so now since many of us are working and socializing online more than ever. With the holiday season looming, many will be online shopping more than past years. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and with the month coming to a close, let’s review important things that …

Essential Service: Keeping You Working During COVID-19

essential service

TwinBytes is an essential service according to the list released by the Province of Ontario. You might be questioning why that is and disagree, however there are some very good reasons why IT professionals are essential during  this global health crisis TwinBytes falls under #14 on the provincial list: Businesses engaged in providing or supporting …