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Fortinet Launches P.A.U.S.E. Campaign to Combat AI-Driven Cyber Scams in Canada

Fortinet Launches P.A.U.S.E. Campaign to Combat AI-Driven Cyber Scams in Canada

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ThreatCluster •October 2, 2026 at 01:05 UTC
  • •Fortinet's P.A.U.S.E. campaign launched to combat rising AI-driven scams in Canada.
  • •Canada faced 17 billion cyberattacks in 2025, becoming the second most-targeted country for ransomware.
  • •The campaign offers free resources for students, educators, and businesses to enhance cybersecurity awareness.

On October 1, 2026, Fortinet launched the P.A.U.S.E. campaign during Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help Canadians recognize and combat AI-driven scams. The initiative provides free resources, including quizzes and training, aimed at students, educators, and businesses. This campaign responds to a significant increase in cyber threats, with Canada becoming the second most-targeted country for ransomware in 2025, experiencing 374 extortions. Total cyberattacks against Canadians surged to 17 billion in 2025, up from 13.7 billion in 2024. The P.A.U.S.E. method encourages users to pause, ask questions, check URLs, share cautiously, and escalate concerns if something feels off. Fortinet emphasizes that cybersecurity can be accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise, through simple habits. The campaign aims to strengthen cyber resilience and education across Canada.

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2026-10-01
Fortinet launches P.A.U.S.E. campaign
Fortinet introduced a national campaign to educate Canadians on recognizing and avoiding AI-driven scams.
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What is the P.A.U.S.E. campaign?
The P.A.U.S.E. campaign is a national initiative by Fortinet to help Canadians recognize and avoid AI-driven scams.
Who is targeted by the campaign?
The campaign targets students, educators, businesses, and all Canadians, providing free resources to enhance cybersecurity awareness.
What are the key habits promoted by P.A.U.S.E.?
The campaign promotes five key habits: Pause, Ask, URL check, Share with care, and Escalate if it feels off.