Ransomware Canada
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Canadian spy agency targeted foreign hackers to ‘impose a cost’ for cybercrimeCanadian electronic spy agency confirms for the first time they've taken action against foreign-based cybercriminals, as they warn ransomware attacks are on the rise.CanadaDec 6, 2021
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Canada ‘lucky’ no big hits taken from world’s largest ransomware attack: expertOn Friday, IT software provider Kaseya was hit with a ransomware attack that has since affected thousands of companies around the world.CanadaJul 5, 2021
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Hackers targeting ‘anything that looks vulnerable’ in Microsoft Exchange attacks, official saysHackers are being indiscriminate as they take advantage of a new vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange servers, the head of Canada's Cyber Centre warned.CanadaMar 17, 2021
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Ransomware attacks on critical Canadian businesses ‘almost certain’ to continue: reportRansomware attacks against critical Canadian businesses and infrastructure are 'almost certain' to continue, according to a new report.CanadaNov 18, 2020
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Lakeridge Health experiences tech issues connected to global ‘ransomware’ cyberattackDurham Region's Lakeridge Health's network experienced technical issues Friday believed to be related to the global ransomware cyberattack that began targeting U.K. hospitals the same day but has since spread to over 14 countries.CanadaMay 13, 2017
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What is the WannaCry ransomware cyber threat?It started with U.K. hospitals and has since spread to over 14 countries – the WannaCry ransomware was holding millions of files hostage unless companies or governments pay up.CanadaMay 12, 2017
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