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Will Archbishop of Canterbury's residential school apology include any of Church of England's $13B in assets? - CBC.ca May 2nd
Will Archbishop of Canterbury's residential school apology include any of Church of England's $13B in assets? CBC.caResidential school survivor says weight "lifted" after Anglican church apology Global NewsArchbishop of Canterbury addresses reconciliation during service in Sask.... More »
Tech and mining companies top this year’s TSX Venture 50 list + MORE Feb 20th
Technology and mining companies topped this year’s TSX Venture 50 list amid the ongoing push for a piece of the energy transition, the latest edition of the ranking shows.
“The broader diversity of the venture market continues,” said Tim Babcock, president of the TSX Venture Exchange, in .... More »
Opinion: TD Bank, which spent years playing down its money-laundering woes, still needs to come clean with investors - The Globe and Mail Oct 12th
Opinion: TD Bank, which spent years playing down its money-laundering woes, still needs to come clean with investors The Globe and MailTD Bank has to change its business strategy to cope with regulatory straitjacket The Globe and MailTD Bank to pay $3 billion in historic money-.... More »
Cracking the case of the global black pepper shortage — should you stock up on the spice? Jun 29th
With black pepper production down, will Canadians have to say goodbye to flavourful recipes benefitting from the bold, earthy spice? Here's what you need to know..... More »
Investing Beyond the Numbers: Understanding financial flashpoints + MORE Mar 9th
Have you ever wondered why you have a particular attitude or belief toward money? Some of your past experiences with money shape your financial beliefs, which ultimately influence your financial decisions. These pivotal moments, known as “financial flashpoints,” can make a profound impact on how.... More »
Understanding Hack Attacks on Cryptocurrency
– investitwisely.com
You’ve probably heard many good things about cryptocurrency; how people reaped good returns after Bitcoin’s unit price skyrocketed. You want in on the virtual currency gravy train and have some extra cash to spare for this venture. But maybe you’re a bit hesitant.Unlike traditional investment instruments backed by tangible commodities and regulated by the government, crypto seems a bit up in the air. These currencies are tokens or bits of data stored on different computer systems. What if cybercriminals attack those systems? Viruses, malware, ransomware, and other kinds of common threats can affect systems hosting cryptocurrency.
Phishing and Malware
We all know what a phishing attack looks like, an unsolicited email from a legit-looking source asking for your personal information. Innocuous as it seems, this is how one of the biggest cryptocurrency hacks began. Such emails are not entirely random shots in the dark. Attackers do plenty of digging around to see what things pique their targets’ interests to increase the chances of them clicking the email open…
