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INETCO CEO discusses global expansion and payment security on leading SME podcast

In a recent appearance on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, INETCO CEO and Founder Bijan Sanii shared strategic insights for Canadian companies pursuing global growth, particularly in fast-moving underserved markets where payment fraud and infrastructure challenges are rising. Here are the five most important takeaways from the conversation.

Cyber Threat Trends 2026: Why Timing, Not Sophistication, Now Defines Risk

When it comes to cyber threat trends in 2026, risk will increasingly be defined less by new attack techniques and sophistication, and more by when defenses engage. Across malware delivery, identity abuse, fraud, misinformation, and brand impersonation campaigns, the same pattern keeps emerging. Damage rarely occurs because controls are missing entirely. It occurs because protection activates after exploitation has already begun. In short, attackers aren’t simply becoming more sophisticated.

When Your Fraud Detection Tool Doubles as a Wellness Check: The Unexpected Intersection of Security and HR

Let’s face it: humans are creatures of habit, and nothing rattles us quite like the prospect of change. (Just ask anyone who’s dared to swap out the office coffee brand—revolutions have started over less.) According to SHRM's research on change fatigue, today’s relentless pace of disruption is exhausting employees faster than a budget ergonomic chair. But here’s where it gets fascinating—where security, HR, and fraud analysis converge in ways you might not expect.

MFA Isn't Enough: How Attackers Bypass Authentication and What Actually Stops Account Takeovers

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) became the industry’s default safeguard for login security. Yet attackers now bypass MFA at scale, often in seconds. Banks, fintech platforms, and digital enterprises are discovering the hard truth. MFA isn’t account takeover (ATO) prevention. It only verifies the user – and attackers have learned to compromise the session itself. Modern ATO defenses must protect beyond the login, inside the browser, and in real time.

Deepfake Candidates Are Getting Hired - Here's How

Hiring in 2025: Is the person you hired even real? Deepfakes resumes. Outsourced interviews. Candidates landing jobs they never intended to do. We've moved from KYC to KYE, and organizations haven't caught up yet. In the latest episode of The Connectivity Cloud Podcast, we explore how attackers are weaponizing the job market with Vladimir Krupnov and Blake Darché. For anyone in hiring, HR tech, or security leadership, this is a must-listen.

Don't get scammed: Your holiday guide to spotting fake e-shops

Avast advises how to spot fake e-shops, recognize new methods scammers use, and remain safe this holiday season. Holiday shopping is in full swing, and so is the hunt for great deals. As online shopping becomes the default for many, a shadowy industry of fake e-shops is growing right alongside it. The holiday season is the perfect time for scammers. People are hurried, stressed and busy getting the best gifts for their loved ones, which makes it harder to stay alert.

How to Recognize Holiday Phishing Scams | The Eighth Day of Scam-mas

On the 8th night of Scam-mas, Hannah Klein almost fell for a Hanukkah online scam. See how Avast Scam Guardian blocks phishing links and protects personal data. Stay safe from holiday online scams this season! SUBSCRIBE to our Avast channel for more tips, updates, and advice: YouTube.com/Avast CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: FOLLOW US.

Credit Monitoring 101: What It Means and Why You Should Consider It

Credit cards have inevitably become synonymous with modern spending habits and offer numerous benefits. However, they are also the gateway to credit card fraudsters and hackers who want your card information to make illegal transactions under your name. It's almost impossible to prevent data breaches, but you can still take ample measures to safeguard yourself. One of them is choosing the best identity theft protection service that offers reliable credit monitoring. Let's take a look at why you need this particular solution.

How to Spot Tampered or Drained Gift Cards | The Sixth Day of Scam-mas

On the sixth day of Scam-mas, Daniel discovers a gift card scam lurking on the shelf — but Avast helps him spot the warning signs before Deceivus can strike! Stay safe from tampered or drained gift cards this holiday season. SUBSCRIBE to our Avast channel for more tips, updates, and advice: YouTube.com/Avast CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: FOLLOW US.