Claudiu Popa

Claudiu Popa is a public speaker, cybersecurity expert and passionate defender of privacy rights who engages audiences through storytelling to catalyze positive social change in Canada.

Sep 1, 2023 Unfiltered viruses privacy

What Do Virus Creators Do, A Quarter Century After Disrupting Society With Their Creations?

23 years ago, the Love Bug worm unleashed chaos, infecting 10 million computers globally. Its creator, once an infamous figure, now leads a humble life as a mobile phone technician.

State Sponsored Cyberwarfare is Equal Parts Technology, Diplomacy and Propaganda

Sep 1, 2023 Unfiltered cyber technology

State Sponsored Cyberwarfare is Equal Parts Technology, Diplomacy and Propaganda

Though riddled with fear-inducing rhetoric, this investigative report sheds light on the complex battle for cyber supremacy, driven by state-sponsored information warfare.

Sep 1, 2023 Unfiltered phishing email

Some Legitimate Emails Hit The Phishing Trifecta - So How Do You Tell the Difference?

Banks bombard clients with KYC emails resembling phishing scams, marked by email trackers, suspicious links, and urgent info requests. Ironically, they often originate from "no-reply" senders.

Aug 31, 2023 Unfiltered law enforcement pandemic extortion

Private: Cyber Fraudsters Targeting Canadians Could Be Slaves Tortured Into a Life of Crime by Human Traffickers

Human trafficking in Southeast Asia has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, exploiting victims to commit cyberfraud internationally. Public awareness and law enforcement efforts are crucial to combat this pervasive crime.

Aug 31, 2023 Unfiltered cyber united nations law enforcement

Cyber Fraudsters Targeting Canadians Could Be Slaves Tortured Into a Life of Crime by Human Traffickers

Southeast Asian criminal syndicates exploit regional hostages, coercing them into cyberfraud schemes. Lack of awareness and enforcement fuels this multi-billion dollar industry, particularly in Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, and Myanmar.