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2025 Cyber Threat Report: How AI Is Targeting Canadian Democracy
ByPragya Chaturvedi May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) has released its 2025 update on cyber threats to Canada’s democratic process, highlighting the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by hostile actors to interfere with elections and democratic institutions. Key Findings: Implications for Canada: While the report assesses that it is very unlikely (10–30% chance) that AI-enabled cyber activities…

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Canada’s Big Move on AI: What You Need to Know About AIDA
ByPragya Chaturvedi May 24, 2025May 24, 2025

What Is AIDA? The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) is Canada’s first national framework aimed at regulating the design, development, and deployment of high-impact AI systems — technologies that could influence human rights, safety, economic opportunity, and public trust. Introduced in Bill C-27 (the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), AIDA marks a pivotal moment in Canadian tech policy. It aims…

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Canada and UK Collaborate on Software Security Standards for Vendors
ByPragya Chaturvedi May 20, 2025May 24, 2025

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security partnered with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to release a joint Software Security Code of Practice and supporting guidance for software vendors. This initiative addresses growing concerns around software supply chain attacks and vulnerabilities caused by weak development or maintenance…

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Canada’s 2025 Election Faces New AI Cybersecurity Threats
ByPragya Chaturvedi April 5, 2025May 5, 2025

The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) has published its 2025 update on cyber threats to Canada’s democratic system, revealing that foreign actors are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to disrupt elections around the world—including in Canada. The report, titled Cyber Threats to Canada’s Democratic Process: 2025 Update, outlines how the growing accessibility and power of AI tools…

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Protecting Digital Media: New Global Guidelines for AI-Era Security
ByPragya Chaturvedi February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), alongside the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and international partners, has released new cybersecurity guidance addressing content credentials and the integrity of multimedia in the era of generative artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration includes: With the rise of AI-generated content, threat actors can easily manipulate media, making it harder to distinguish between authentic and altered content….

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CSE Unveils Program to Boost Canada’s Telecom Security
ByPragya Chaturvedi January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) has updated its Security Review Program (SRP), now called the Telecoms Cyber Resilience Program (TCRP). This expanded initiative aims to support Canadian mobile network operators in building secure and resilient 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. By sharing threat intelligence and mitigation strategies, the program addresses current and emerging…

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Cybersecurity: Guidance on Secure and Verifiable Technologies
ByPragya Chaturvedi December 23, 2024

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), in collaboration with international partners, has issued updated guidance on acquiring secure digital products and services. This effort is a joint initiative with: Key Objective To safeguard privacy and data against cyber threats, the guidance emphasizes that organizations must prioritize secure and verifiable technologies. This involves thoroughly evaluating the…

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New Report on Canada’s Cyber Threats
ByPragya Chaturvedi November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

The National Cyber Threat Assessment (NCTA) 2025-2026 offers a comprehensive analysis of the cyber threats facing Canada, highlighting the increasingly complex and sophisticated landscape shaped by both state and non-state actors. This report draws on public and classified intelligence to assess current threats and forecast emerging trends, aiming to equip Canadian individuals and organizations with the knowledge…

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Regulating Digital Commerce: A Catalyst for Canada’s Growth
ByPragya Chaturvedi June 29, 2024July 14, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of Canada’s economy, digital commerce stands as a cornerstone for growth and innovation. This transformative sector is bolstered by robust regulations such as the Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations (ECPR) under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Enacted on December 4, 2013, these regulations amend key statutes like the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission…

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Defending against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks
ByPragya Chaturvedi June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

This is an UNCLASSIFIED document issued by the Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre). As technology advances, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread. Cybercriminals frequently use these attacks to inflict significant financial, operational, and reputational damage on organizations globally. The primary aim of any DDoS…

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