Cyber Criminals
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Manitoba teams up with Winnipeg police to crack down on crypto cybercrimeThe province is giving $100,000 to Winnipeg police to support efforts against new online scams and crypto-related cybercrime.CrimeAug 3, 2022
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Canada’s cyber agency dismantling fake government coronavirus pandemic response websitesCanadian intelligence agencies are fighting against attempts to exploit the coronavirus pandemic.CanadaMar 13, 2020
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Town of Midland paid 8 bitcoins to cybercriminals to decrypt servers: staff reportThe Town of Midland paid eight bitcoins to cybercriminals who held their systems ransom earlier this year, a staff report says.CrimeNov 28, 2018
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Town of Midland back to normal operations after cyberattackThe town of Midland says it has returned to normal operations less than a month after its system was infected with ransomware and held hostage by cybercriminals.CrimeSep 28, 2018
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Town of Midland set to pay ransom to unlock systems encrypted in cyberattackThe town's network was illegally accessed and infected by ransomware on Sept. 1.CrimeSep 7, 2018
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Wasaga Beach pays cyber criminals thousands to regain access to town servers: staff reportThe Town of Wasaga Beach paid nearly $35,000 in Bitcoin to regain access to the town's servers which had been held ransom for seven weeks.CrimeJul 24, 2018
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Top 5 security tips to protect your credit card when shopping onlineConsumers face a number of different risks when shopping online, like fake websites designed to steal user data. Here is how to protect your data when shopping online.CanadaNov 21, 2014
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How to recognize and avoid online phishing scamsPhishing scams are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some best practices when it comes to recognizing and avoiding them.CanadaNov 7, 2014
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Cybercrime costs global economy $445 billion a year: reportCybercrime costs the economy almost US$445 billion per year, putting it in the ranks of drug trafficking in terms of economic harm, says a new report.MoneyJun 9, 2014
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What you need to know about Cryptolocker malwareCryptolocker is a form of malware that allows hackers to encrypt a user’s personal files without their knowledge and then demand a ransom for those files to be unlocked.CanadaJun 3, 2014
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