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DND says CF-18 hit Islamic State artillery position + MORE Nov 11th
OTTAWA — Canada has struck another blow against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the Department of National Defence said Tuesday as Canadians gathered in cities and towns across the country to mark Remembrance Day.
A CF-18 fighter-bomber used a laser-guided bomb to hit an artillery positi.... More »
Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener Jan 2nd
If you’re researching ETFs to buy, you’ve come to the right place. Below you will see the tables for different ETF categories, offering ETF options from some of the best ETF providers in Canada. We’ve included some helpful ETF asset class, geography, provider, tickers, as well as one-year retu.... More »
Why did Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines get new names after approval? Experts explain - Global News Sep 19th
Why did Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines get new names after approval? Experts explain Global NewsBig gap between Pfizer, Moderna vaccines seen for preventing COVID hospitalizations Yahoo News CanadaCovid-19 breakthrough infections: 4 reasons some people get them In.... More »
Brampton home draws 532 showings and 82 offers Feb 11th
The intense competition in the Greater Toronto Area’s record-setting real estate market is starting to baffle even veteran realtors, who are seeing a startling amount of interest in certain properties..... More »
Alibaba Stock and Tencent Are Tumbling. This Time, Blame the Metaverse. - Barron's + MORE Feb 21st
Alibaba Stock and Tencent Are Tumbling. This Time, Blame the Metaverse. Barron'sView Full coverage on Google News.... More »
Homeland Security warns retailers about hacking software, estimates 1,000 businesses affected
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – More than 1,000 U.S. retailers could be infected with malicious software lurking in their cash register computers, allowing hackers to steal customer financial data, the Homeland Security Department said Friday.
The government urged businesses of all sizes to scan their point-of-sale systems for software known as “Backoff,” discovered last October. It previously explained in detail how the software operates and how retailers could find and remove it.
Earlier this month, United Parcel Service said it found infected computers in 51 stores. UPS said it was not aware of any fraud that resulted from the infection but said hackers may have taken customers’ names, addresses, email addresses and payment card information.
The company apologized to customers and offered free identity protection and credit monitoring services to those who had shopped in those 51 stores.
Backoff was discovered in October, but according to the Homeland Security Department the software wasn’t flagged by antivirus programs until this month…
The government urged businesses of all sizes to scan their point-of-sale systems for software known as “Backoff,” discovered last October. It previously explained in detail how the software operates and how retailers could find and remove it.
Earlier this month, United Parcel Service said it found infected computers in 51 stores. UPS said it was not aware of any fraud that resulted from the infection but said hackers may have taken customers’ names, addresses, email addresses and payment card information.
The company apologized to customers and offered free identity protection and credit monitoring services to those who had shopped in those 51 stores.
Backoff was discovered in October, but according to the Homeland Security Department the software wasn’t flagged by antivirus programs until this month…
5.5 year – 2.60%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-07-12. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
120 days – 1.75%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-06-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
More than 1,000 U.S. retailers could be infected with malicious software lurking in their cash register computers, allowing hackers to steal customer financial data, the Homeland Security Department said Friday.
The analyst who wants more capital markets earnings from RBC
– theglobeandmail.com
Bank should drop limit on its capital markets profit
