Daniel Tobok highlights limitations in Canadian online surveillance. The discussion revolves around the recent incident where a threat made on a Toronto District School Board computer went unnoticed by local authorities but was discovered by someone in the US who alerted the FBI. The expert emphasizes the need for improved filters and mechanisms to monitor online activities, pointing out a disconnect between public perception and the reality of cybersecurity. They mention that the US has more aggressive and effective filters in place and stress the importance of specialists in cyber investigations. The lack of dedicated personnel for tracking cybersecurity and online threats in organizations like school boards is a concerning weakness in the current system.
Canadians’ info from Equifax breach already being sold on dark web: Cybersecurity expert
Cybersecurity expert Daniel Tobok discusses the Equifax breach and the potential consequences. He notes that the stolen data is already appearing on the dark web,