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The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued a warning regarding critical vulnerabilities discovered in various Oracle products. In response, Oracle released a security advisory on January 16, 2024, addressing these issues. The affected products include Oracle Communications Applications, Oracle Financial Services, Oracle Fusion Middleware, and others. Users and administrators are strongly advised to review…

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada exhibited a 3.1% year-over-year increase in November, matching the growth seen in October. This rise was influenced by increased prices for travel tours, while slower price growth for food, along with reduced costs for cellular services and fuel oil, offset the upward pressure. Excluding food and energy, the…

The Bank of Canada’s daily release of financial market statistics for the period of January 1 to January 5, 2024, provides valuable insights into key interest rates affecting the Canadian economy. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1010013901

The annual report on Labour Force Characteristics by Occupation provides insights into Canada’s workforce dynamics. The data, spanning from 2019 to 2023, reveals key trends across various occupations. Here are the highlights: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1410041601

The Freight Rail Services Price Index in Canada experienced a notable upswing in the fourth quarter of 2023, registering a 6.9% increase from Q3 2023 to Q4 2023. The overall index, based on the 2018=100 reference, rose to 130.9. Among specific commodities, the Metals and Minerals category showed the most substantial surge, recording a remarkable…

In an advisory issued on December 22, 2023, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security highlighted a critical security vulnerability in Microsoft Edge Stable Channel versions prior to 120.0.2210.91, identified as CVE-2023-7024. Microsoft released a security update on December 21, 2023, to address the issue and has received reports of active exploitation. Users and administrators are…

From June to October 2023, Canada’s employment landscape showcased dynamic shifts: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1410020101

In the latest economic snapshot, Canada’s wholesale trade numbers for October 2023 show a bit of a mixed bag. The overall wholesale trade sector (NAICS 41) held steady at 130.31 billion dollars. However, when you zoom in, some sectors saw shifts. Excluding oilseed and grain (NAICS 41112) took a slight dip to 126.78 billion dollars,…

Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has released a series of security advisories (AV23-757) addressing critical vulnerabilities across various products. The advisories, issued on December 12, 2023, cover a range of Fortinet offerings, including FortiMail, FortiOS, FortiSwitch, and more. These vulnerabilities could potentially expose systems to security threats, making it imperative for users and…

In a recent security advisory (AV23-758), the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has highlighted critical security updates released by Microsoft on December 12, 2023. These updates are designed to address vulnerabilities across a range of Microsoft products, including Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Dynamics, spanning multiple platforms. Key Details: Security…

We would like to inform you about a recent security advisory issued by Microsoft on December 7, 2023. Microsoft has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in the following product: The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security encourages all users and administrators to review the details provided in the web link and promptly apply the…

We want to bring to your attention a recent security advisory issued by Apache on December 4, 2023, addressing a vulnerability in the following products: The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security strongly encourages users and administrators to review the details provided in the web link, perform the suggested mitigations, and apply the necessary updates to…

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued a security advisory (AV23-741) regarding vulnerabilities identified in Google Chrome for Desktop. The affected versions include those preceding 120.0.6099.62/.63 for Windows and versions prior to 120.0.6099.62 for Linux and Mac. To address these security concerns, Google has released an advisory with recommended updates. Users and administrators are…

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued a security advisory (AV23-718) regarding vulnerabilities identified in various Foxit products. The affected products and versions are as follows: Foxit has released security advisories to address these vulnerabilities. Users and administrators are strongly advised to visit the provided web link in the advisory and promptly apply the…

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued a security advisory (AV23-713) concerning vulnerabilities addressed by Mozilla in their products. The advisories were published on November 21, 2023, and pertain to the following products: Users and administrators are strongly advised to take the following actions: Keeping software up-to-date is essential for maintaining a secure computing…

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued a security advisory (AV23-715) regarding a vulnerability identified in WAGO control systems. The advisory, published on November 21, 2023, addresses the vulnerability in the following products: The advisory strongly recommends users and administrators take the following actions: https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/alerts-advisories/control-systems-wago-security-advisory-av23-715

In a security advisory dated November 16, 2023, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) has highlighted vulnerabilities in Hitachi’s MACH SSW control systems across multiple versions. Key Points: This advisory underscores the collaborative efforts of cybersecurity agencies to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure against potential cyber threats. Users of Hitachi MACH SSW…

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued an advisory (AV23-684) regarding vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy’s eSOMS control systems, specifically version v6.3.13 and earlier. Users and administrators are encouraged to follow recommended mitigations outlined in the advisory (ICSA-23-313-02) to enhance system security. Immediate action is advised to address these vulnerabilities. https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/alerts-advisories/control-systems-hitachi-energy-security-advisory-av23-684

Statistics Canada has published the annual data on international transactions in services, focusing on enterprise characteristics, employment size, and industries. The report covers the period from 2017 to 2021, providing insights into Canada’s economic interactions with various trade partners. Key Highlights: Enterprise Employment Size: The data highlights the dynamic nature of Canada’s international trade in…

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued a security advisory (AV23-630) regarding vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel affecting various Ubuntu products. The advisory covers the period from October 9 to October 15, 2023. Affected Products: Key Points: This advisory serves as a crucial alert to the users of Ubuntu products, emphasizing the importance of…