Hackers

• When hackers took over her Facebook page, a Vernon, B.C. photographer found a way to adapt

  The 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.

  Canada

  Apr 4
  
• Okanagan College warns students, staff of possible private information leak

  Students 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.

  Tech

  Jan 23
  
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• Boxing Day sales present threat of online scams to Canadians, study suggests

  Some 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.

  Consumer

  Dec 27, 2022
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• Stay safe when posting back-to-school pics, cybersecurity expert says

  Digital and cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak told Global News parents should limit the amount of personal details they post in their social photos.

  Tech

  Sep 6, 2022
• Waterloo school board says hackers accessed sensitive employee and student info

  Over the weekend, the Waterloo Regional District School Board released further information about the cyberattack it suffered in early July.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2022
• Waterloo Regional District School Board says it was hit by cyberattack

  In a letter issued to parents late Wednesday night, the Waterloo Regional District School Board says it recently discovered that it had been hacked.

  Crime

  Jul 21, 2022
• Peterborough eco-tourism business PedalBoro warns of Facebook page hack

  PedalBoro is warning the public not to contact them on their Facebook page after they say it was taken over by unknown users.

  Consumer

  Jul 4, 2022
• Advanced hackers have shown ability to hijack critical infrastructure: U.S. government

  Advanced hackers have demonstrated the ability to take control of an array of devices that help run power stations and manufacturing plants, the U.S. government said.

  World

  Apr 13, 2022
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• Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming suppliers raise concerns regarding data hack

  SLGA is coming under fire for its handling of an information breach caused by a group of hackers shortly after Christmas Day last year.

  Investigations

  Apr 5, 2022
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• Alberta MLA Roger Reid says hackers posted child pornography to his Facebook page

  'I am deeply disturbed by the types of images that were posted to my Facebook page,' Livingstone - Macleod MLA Roger Reid said about the alleged pornographic posts.

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2022