Day 3 of London Drugs closure after cyberattack
All London Drugs stores remain closed for a third day after a cybersecurity incident on the weekend. In a statement Tuesday morning, the company says it’s working with third party experts to bring operations back online.
Apr 30
Cyberattack prompts all London Drugs locations to close temporarily
Western Canadian retail and pharmacy chain London Drugs has temporarily closed all of its stores due to a “cybersecurity incident.” Heather Yourex-West reports on what the company is saying, and how the sudden shutdown is causing big headaches for people who rely on those pharmacies.
Global National
Apr 29
London Drugs investigates cyberattack and possible impact on personal information
London Drugs stores across Western Canada remain closed for a third day due to what the retailer calls a “cyber security incident.” The pharmacy chain is now backtracking on an earlier statement about whether personal customer and employee information was compromised. Kristen Robinson has this update.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 30
Students, staff at University of Winnipeg concerned over info compromised in cyberattack
The severity of the cyberattack at the University of Winnipeg is becoming clearer and staff and students are left with many questions. Iris Dyck reports.
Canada
Apr 5
University of Winnipeg says cyberattack stole employee, student financial info
The University of Winnipeg said Thursday the individuals behind a cyberattack discovered last week likely “stole information” from current and former students and employees dating back more than 20 years.
Apr 4
Still no timeline for Hamilton service return following cyberattack
More than two weeks after a ransomware attack, the City of Hamilton remains unable to give a timeline for when services will resume. While officials said there doesn’t appear to be a breach of personal information, one expert told Global News that residents should still keep a close eye on their personal accounts. Matthew Bingley...
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Mar 11
FBI warns Chinese hackers targeted Canadian politicians
Several MPs say Canada’s authorities failed to warn them they were likely targets of China-affiliated hackers, despite the FBI having this information in 2021. As David Akin explains, those politicians say they only recently found about the targeted cyberattacks.
Global National
Apr 29
London Drugs cybersecurity concerns continue
A cybersecurity threat has temporarily shut down London Drugs stores. Global News Mornings speaks with Sophos cybersecurity expert Chester Wisniewski about what makes companies vulnerable to cyberattacks and what they can do to protect themselves.
Global News Morning BC
Apr 30
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 29
Gruesome details are emerging in the case of Langley man accused of killing his wife, popular teacher Naomi Onetara. Thousands of London Drugs customers across B.C. and the rest of Western Canada are still locked out of stores after a cyberattack. And a pro-Palestinian encampment is growing at UBC’s Point Grey campus.
Global BC
Apr 29
Focus Ontario: Protecting Ontario from Cyber Attacks
The Ford Government in a fight with the federal government of the building of fourplexes – why billions of dollars could be at stake. Cyberattacks are on the increase across the province – how can we reduce the risks. And, remembering a consummate comedian — Joe Flaherty passing away this week at the age of...
Focus Ontario
Apr 6
Toronto library close to gradual return months after cyberattack
Nearly three months after a cybersecurity attack took down the majority of the Toronto library’s computer-based services, the city says they’ll soon return. But the city’s decision to cut its IT department’s budget is raising questions about future attacks. Matthew Bingley reports.
Jan 18
Global Affairs Canada systems compromised in data breach
Global Affairs Canada announced Tuesday it is investigating a cyberattack and data breach that has forced it to limit remote access to its networks.
Canada
Jan 31
Global Affairs Canada systems compromised in data breach
Global Affairs Canada announced Tuesday it is investigating a cyberattack and data breach that has forced it to limit remote access to its networks.
Canada
Jan 31
LifeLabs class-action settlement: Canadians may qualify for up to $150
Canadian residents who used LifeLabs before mid-December of 2019 may qualify for up to $150. This is a result of a $9.8 million class-action settlement related to a 2019 cyberattack that compromised the personal information of 8.6 million people registered with LifeLabs.
Canada
Dec 14, 2023
As Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives, Canadian agency renews warning of cyberattacks
With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visiting Canada on Friday, the country’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is renewing its warning to be extra vigilant for cyber attacks amid his time in the country. As Sean Previl reports, the warning comes just weeks after multiple Canadian government websites suffered cyber attacks of their own and the CSE...
Canada
Sep 22, 2023
Royal Roundup: Is Meghan considering a run for office?
Royal insider Patricia Treble guides us through the intriguing possibility of Meghan Markle’s entry into politics. We also uncover details about the recent cyberattack on the royal website, Prince William’s upcoming solo appearance and Kate’s evolving fashion sense.
The Morning Show
Oct 3, 2023
Las Vegas hotels, casinos crippled by massive cyberattack
The Las Vegas strip’s biggest casinos were hacked earlier this week in a major cyberattack., including MGM and Caesars Palace. Global’s Jackson Proskow has the latest.
Crime
Sep 15, 2023
Navigating travel turbulence
Travel expert Marty Firestone dives into the recent cyberattacks on Air Canada and MGM Resorts, discussing travel safety in this new digital age. Plus, discover surprising airport rankings in Canada and advisories for your next journey.
The Morning Show
Sep 22, 2023
Global National: Sept. 15
Jury members of the ongoing trial against a 22-year-old London, Ont. man, who targeted and fatally struck four members of a Muslim family in 2021 — and left a fifth seriously injured — was shown a video of the accused’s interview with police on Friday, where he claimed he committed an act of “terrorism.” On...
Danielle Smith
Sep 15, 2023
Canada’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyberattacks: report
Ransomware attacks are now the most disruptive form of cybercrime on Canadians, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. Mackenzie Gray explains the findings, the attacks’ consequences to the Canadian economy, and what hackers are expected to target next.
Global National
Aug 28, 2023