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Safe holiday shopping: Tips and tricks to avoid falling victim to a scamWith holiday shopping in full swing, cybersecurity analyst Ritesh Kotak warns that online scams on the rise, and they're more sophisticated thanks to artificial intelligence.ConsumerNov 17
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Canadian holiday spending expected to rebound this yearData from Deloitte Canada indicates that holiday spending is expected to increase by 10 per cent from last year, with the average shopper spending around $1,400.MoneyOct 17
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U.S. finalizing rules to curb AI investments in ChinaThe new rules limiting U.S. investments in AI in China are effective Jan. 2 and will be overseen by Treasury's newly created Office of Global Transactions.U.S. NewsOct 28
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Canada gives 1st-ever peek into priorities for intelligence workThe government said Thursday it was publishing its list of intelligence priorities for the first time in a bid for greater transparency with the public.CanadaSep 19
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Park’N Fly data breach hits roughly a million customersThe incident happened between July 11 and July 13, and may have included names, email and mail addresses, Aeroplan and CAA numbers.CanadaAug 26
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Iran to blame for Trump campaign hack, U.S. intelligence officials sayThe FBI and other federal agencies said Iran perceived this year's presidential election to be particularly consequential and was determined to interfere.U.S. NewsAug 19
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U.S. man fakes death to avoid paying child support, gets 6 years in prisonProsecutors said Jesse Kipf hacked into the Hawaii Death Registry System and used a physician's stolen credentials to falsify his own death record.U.S. NewsAug 21
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Cyberattacks force ‘hundreds’ of car dealers offline in Canada as thousands hit in U.S.CDK Global provides software used in about 15,000 car dealerships across North America and said the attacks led to an outage impacting its operations.CanadaJun 25
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U.K. bans generic passwords over cybersecurity concerns. Should Canada be next?The U.K. has passed a new law — the first in the world — banning manufacturers from allowing consumers to use weak passwords on internet-connected devices.CanadaMay 5
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Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony may be moved from Seine amid security fearsFrance is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which are expected to draw millions of visitors to the country.WorldApr 15
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Defence policy update raises spending by $8B with focus on Arctic, cyber securityDefence Minister Bill Blair has unveiled Canada's long-promised defence policy update with a focus on enhancing Arctic and cyber security.PoliticsApr 8
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As AUKUS looks to collaborate with other allies, why is Canada not mentioned?The U.S., Britain and Australia said the next phase of its AUKUS security pact will include collaborating with Japan and other countries, but Canada may still be left out.CanadaApr 10
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Cyberattack on University of Winnipeg part of growing trend: expertAfter the University of Winnipeg discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack, a technology analyst said there are shortfalls in cybersecurity that need to be addressed.TechMar 28
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‘Disabling cyberattacks’ targeting U.S. water systems, officials sayThe warning from the national security advisor and the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and was sent to governors in a letter dated Monday.U.S. NewsMar 20
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Hamilton cyberattack shows municipalities need to shore up digital defences: expert"It's no longer a question of if a municipality is going to be attacked – it's only really a question of when they're going to be attacked."CanadaMar 11
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Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incidentExperts say cyber attacks are getting more numerous, more complex and easier - and that Canada's regulations don't go far enough to help companies stay safe.CanadaMar 5
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Jack Teixeira, accused Pentagon leaker, pleads guiltyJack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard charged with leaking classified military documents on a social media platform, pleaded guilty on Monday.U.S. NewsMar 4
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‘Too early’ to assess impact of cybersecurity breach, City of Hamilton saysIn an update on Tuesday afternoon, Hamilton staff say they're still investigating and 'minimizing the impact' of a cybersecurity breach discovered on Sunday.CanadaFeb 27
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Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in WashingtonLaw enforcement officials believe the U.S. Air Force member doused himself in accelerant and ignited the flames in an apparent protest.U.S. NewsFeb 26
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Meta open to Online Harms Act talks, Pornhub reviewing legislationWhile specific platforms covered by the Online Harms Act aren't known yet, web giant Meta says it is open to working with Ottawa while Pornhub is reviewing the legislation.CanadaFeb 27