Hackers
-
Libraries in B.C. Interior breached by hackers demanding ransomB.C. libraries have been targeted by a hacker who demanded a ransom or they would release user data that includes the phone numbers and email addresses of some clients.EntertainmentMay 3
-
Workers’ SIN, IDs likely taken in Toronto library hack, could end up on dark web: TPLPersonal information, including social insurance numbers, of current and former employees has likely been taken in Toronto Public Library cyberattack.CanadaNov 16, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
‘Hostile actors’ had access to U.K.’s Electoral Commission for over a yearThe U.K.'s Electoral Commission has been hacked by 'hostile actors' who had access to its system and emails unknowingly for over a year, the agency said Tuesday.CanadaAug 8, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Thousands of B.C. health-care workers’ information exposed in data breachHealth officials say hackers accessed a server hosting thousands of people's sensitive data from several programs operated by the Health Employers Association of B.C. this month.CrimeAug 1, 2023
-
Hackers access hundreds of Metro Vancouver Transit Police filesMetro Vancouver Transit Police say the agency was targeted by hackers who accessed almost 200 of its files as part of a global wave of attacks.CrimeJun 19, 2023
-
-
Court scuttles class-action over TransLink data breach, ruling reveals new detailsThe ruling reveals new details about the December, 2020 attack, including that nearly 40,000 people were informed their personal information may have been accessed.CrimeJun 7, 2023
-
-
When hackers took over her Facebook page, a Vernon, B.C. photographer found a way to adaptThe Vernon business owner says her attempts to get help from Facebook to recover the business page, which had been taken over by meme-posting hackers, didn't go anywhere.CanadaApr 4, 2023
-
Okanagan College warns students, staff of possible private information leakStudents currently enrolled at OC will soon receive instructions and/or can access information on the school’s website, including how to access a free credit monitoring service.TechJan 23, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Boxing Day sales present threat of online scams to Canadians, study suggestsSome people do prefer the convenience of online shopping but security experts fear consumers aren't vigilant as scammers are watching, especially this time of year.ConsumerDec 27, 2022
-
-
Advertisement
-
Stay safe when posting back-to-school pics, cybersecurity expert saysDigital and cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak told Global News parents should limit the amount of personal details they post in their social photos.TechSep 6, 2022
Trending
-
Suspect in killing of temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar got student visa in ‘days’10,247 Read
-
Ontario man on trial for killing his mother takes the stand: ‘I lost it’5,740 Read
-
Person tries to get into Drake’s Toronto property as shooting investigation continues3,848 Read
-
Cruise ship worker arrested, accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors3,325 Read
-
Ultra-processed food tied to higher risk of early death, study finds. What to avoid2,392 Read
-
Montreal organized crime bust nets 4 arrests, millions of dollars: police1,493 Read
-