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08/12/2026

Contego Service Spotlight: Risk Management- Know Your Risks Before They Become Incidents.
Cybersecurity isn’t just about having antivirus or a firewall in place. It starts with understanding where your business is vulnerable—and what those risks could cost you.
At Contego Inc., we help businesses identify their risks, strengthen their security posture, and put the right protections in place.
Don’t wait for an incident to reveal your weaknesses. Know your risk. Manage it. Reduce it.

08/10/2026

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/canadians-affected-by-2020-cra-data-breach-can-now-apply-for-compensation/

A recent Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) data breach could mean that some Canadians affected by the incident may be eligible for up to $5,000 in compensation.
It’s another important reminder that cyber threats don’t discriminate. Government agencies, large corporations, and small businesses are all potential targets.

Thousands of eligible Canadians can now apply for compensation, after a months-long Canada Revenue Agency data breach in 2020 left their private information vulnerable to hackers.

08/05/2026

A recent news report highlights how foreign hackers are increasingly targeting Quebec's water treatment facilities. When these systems are compromised, the consequences can extend far beyond financial losses, potentially disrupting critical services that communities depend on every day.

Last week, the municipality of Saint-Noël was the victim of a cyberattack that targeted its drinking water facility. Cybersecurity experts traced the attack back to an organized Russian hacking group and explain why the small Quebec municipality may have been targeted.

08/04/2026

The average cost of a data breach for Canadian organizations has reached a record $7.11 million. Whether you're a small business or a growing organization, taking proactive steps today can help prevent costly incidents tomorrow

The 2026 IBM Cost of a Data Breach report shows Canadian firms lost over $7 million per breach and took close to seven months to contain them. Here’s how that impacts consumers like you.

07/30/2026

The recent Tribeca Film Festival data breach, which reportedly exposed sensitive information belonging to celebrities and industry professionals, is another reminder that cybercriminals don't discriminate. Whether you're a global entertainment brand or a small local business, valuable data is always a target.

Tribeca Film Festival data breach reportedly exposed contact details linked to Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and other.

07/28/2026

Is your business too small to justify hiring a full-time cybersecurity professional? You don't have to.
At Contego Inc., we provide affordable, tiered cybersecurity solutions that give your business the protection it needs—without the cost of a full-time security employee.
Whether you're looking for essential protection or comprehensive security, we have an affordable solution that fits your business and budget.

07/23/2026

Thousands of students, faculty, and staff were recently impacted after a cyberattack disrupted a university's digital learning systems, highlighting once again that educational institutions remain a prime target for cybercriminals. Whether you're a university, healthcare provider, municipality, or small business, every organization relies on technology to operate. Cyberattacks are no longer a matter of if—they're a matter of when.

Students and staff at Mount Royal University are concerned and frustrated after a cyber attack targeting the school last month compromised thousands of people’s sensitive information, leaving many people’s lives in limbo.

07/22/2026

The Coca-Cola Co. said a cyberattack has forced it to temporarily halt its Fairlife milk operations in the U.S.
Cyberattacks are no longer just an IT problem—they're a business continuity problem. Cybersecurity isn't just about protecting data. It's about protecting your ability to operate.

A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.

07/21/2026

Ernst & Young discloses data breach after support system hack

Ernst & Young is notifying customers of a data breach caused by the compromise of a third-party support ticket system used by its IT personnel.

07/16/2026

Cybercriminals are changing their playbook—and organizations need to adapt.
Compromised logins are now the #1 entry point for ransomware attacks, surpassing software vulnerability exploitation.

Research of incidents by Sophos finds that phishing, brute force attacks and other identity-based threats have surpassed software vulnerabilities as means of delivering ransomware