Cybercriminals
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Russian cybercriminals tied to global fake computer update scam: RCMPSocGholish malware, linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp, exploited thousands of WordPress sites to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.CanadaJun 19
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Sophisticated Canada Revenue Agency scams circulating ahead of tax seasonThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says reported phishing email scams claiming to be from the CRA almost doubled between 2021 and 2022ConsumerFeb 9, 2023
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St. Marys, Ont. grapples with cyberattack as ransomware group threatens to publish stolen dataSt. Marys spokesperson Brett O'Reilly confirmed to Global News that a cyberattack was the result of the notorious ransomware group LockBit, which has been active since late 2019.CanadaJul 22, 2022
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Beware of Amazon impersonators this Black Friday, warns Better Business BureauThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre recommends consumers hang up the phone if they receive an unsolicited call, avoid clicking on links sent via email, and not respond to text messages.ConsumerNov 26, 2021
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U.S. hospital systems under threat from ransomware attacks: FBIIn a joint alert Wednesday, the FBI and two federal agencies warned that they had “credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.”Oct 29, 2020
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Foreign intelligence targeting Canada’s COVID-19 research and supply chains: reportCyber spies are targeting Canada's COVID-19 research, a report says.CanadaMay 27, 2020
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Formjacking: The newest way hackers are stealing credit card informationFormjacking is when cybercriminals use a malicious JavaScript code to steal credit card details and other information from payment forms on the checkout web pages of e-commerce sites.ConsumerMar 3, 2019
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How a B.C. Instagram influencer lost 42,000 followers from hack and fought to get them backA social media influencer who was recently hacked on Instagram is sharing her frustration with the social networking site over its lack of customer support.TechNov 12, 2018
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Cybercriminals locked two Ontario towns out of their servers this summer. They weren’t the only targetsAfter trying and failing to unlock their systems on their own, both Midland and Wasaga Beach made the decision to pay the ransom demanded by the hackers.CanadaSep 15, 2018
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UNB event stresses urgency on cyber securityThe University of New Brunswick hosted an important cyber security event Saturday.TechOct 1, 2016
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