Cyber
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Police warn sextortion cases are on the rise among kidsPeterborough Police say they've seen an uptick in sextortion cases this year with some involving victims as young as grades 6, 7 and 8.CrimeJul 7, 2022
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Sextortion of children on the rise: Winnipeg expertsAccording to Winnipeg-based Cybertip.ca, sextortion claims are up 62 per cent over the past six months and primarily targeting boys aged 15-17.CrimeSep 26, 2021
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Latest cyber scam targets those using Zoom video conferencing: Kingston policeKingston Police say cyber criminals are using a sophisticated scam to target those who use Zoom to video conference.CrimeMay 27, 2020
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Saskatchewan ‘ninja’ groups delivering anonymous gifts, cautioned by policePeople hoping to receive a ninja gift are asked to post their address in the private groups, some of which have thousands of members.CanadaMay 14, 2020
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Google Mobility Reports a slippery slope: cyber security expertA cyber security expert says while user data can be used as a tool to create better policies, it's important to ensure people's privacy isn't being taken away in the process.TechApr 3, 2020
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Elements of BC Hydro grid could be vulnerable to hackers: auditor generalAn audit by B.C.'s auditor general found smaller, localized elements of the power grid could be vulnerable to hackers.Mar 19, 2019
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Russia Rising, part 3: Hackers targeting Canadian elections, banks and institutionsJeff Semple visits the front-lines of a growing cyberwar in the third episode of the Russia Rising podcastWorldFeb 11, 2019
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No action taken to improve cybersecurity after N.S. government data breach: MLAsMonths after a massive online data breach government, MLAs say it’s important to be safe online. However, no push to increase their online security has been undertaken.PoliticsJan 16, 2019
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High-profile hacks have experts urging caution when sharing personal information online"If you’re a savvy computer user, you have to treat everything you put online as public domain; which it is. We're much more exposed than we possibly think."CanadaJun 1, 2018
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Trial begins for Vancouver man accused of tormenting wife with “revenge website”A trial is underway for a Vancouver man accused of criminal harassment for maintaining a “revenge website” against his former wife.CanadaJun 12, 2017
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