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🔐 Cybersecurity Monday

Could your organization recover from ransomware without relying on one vendor?

Tested backups, open standards, and independent recovery plans are essential.

Digital sovereignty means controlling your recovery.

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Cybersecurity Monday graphic from the Linux Association of Canada. A system administrator works in a dark server room illuminated by red and green lights. Two monitors display “Systems Encrypted” and “Restore in Progress,” illustrating a ransomware attack and recovery. The headline reads “Who Controls Your Recovery?” Below, five cybersecurity priorities are highlighted: tested backups, knowing your data, avoiding vendor lock-in, open standards, and testing recovery plans. The official Linux Association of Canada logo appears in the upper-left corner.
October 27, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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A fake software update prompt can install malware. Use the app’s built-in updater or the developer’s official website. Unexpected, urgent pop-up? Close it and find official support independently.

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Illustration of a laptop displaying a software update window alongside a checklist reminding users to verify the source before installing.
September 8, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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🔐 CYBERSECURITY MONDAY

When did you last check your browser extensions?

🔎 Review what’s installed
🗑️ Remove what you don't use
🔐 Check permissions
⚠️ Question new permission requests

Forgotten extensions can still have access.

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A laptop displaying a digital security lock and “Secured” message sits on a round table beside a small clock and potted plant, with a softly blurred office setting in the background.
September 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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🔐 Cybersecurity Monday

A QR code is a link you can't see until you scan it.

Before continuing:
🔎 Check for fake stickers
🌐 Verify the destination
🔑 Don't enter credentials blindly
💳 Be cautious with payments

Think before you scan.

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Dark cybersecurity warning graphic showing a suspicious QR code beside a smartphone displaying a red danger alert. The image warns users to think before scanning QR codes, check for tampered stickers, verify web addresses, avoid entering credentials blindly, and be cautious with payment requests.
August 18, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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🔐 Cybersecurity Monday
Hackers often don't break in—they log in using stolen passwords.
✔ Use unique passwords. ✔ Turn on MFA. ✔ Keep your system updated.
Three simple habits can dramatically improve your online security.
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A modern office workspace with a computer monitor displaying a bilingual "Cybersecurity Monday / Lundi de la cybersécurité" message in English and French. The screen features security shield icons and the Linux Association of Canada logo. On the desk are a branded coffee mug, a notepad listing cybersecurity best practices such as using unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and keeping systems updated, alongside a keyboard and office accessories. A wall poster encourages users to "Think Before You Click / Pensez avant de cliquer." The image uses the Linux Association of Canada's green, black, red, and white brand colours, with a small "Image generated with AI" notice in the bottom-right corner.
August 3, 2026 at 11:09 PM