Ransomware Attacks
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Cyber criminals may use new techniques, state sponsored threats to lure Canadians: agencyThe report says ransomware attacks, in which digital files are held hostage until a fee is paid, are almost certainly the most disruptive form of cybercrime facing Canadians.CanadaOct 28, 2022
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Canada targeted by dozens of cyberespionage attacks since 2010, study showsA new academic analysis has identified at least 75 foreign digital operations of a malicious political or industrial nature directed at Canada since 2010.CanadaSep 15, 2022
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Ontario security company uncovers ransomware gang affiliate pledging allegiance to RussiaAn Ontario security software company says it has discovered a new affiliate of a ransomware gang pledging allegiance to Russia carrying out attacks with threat emulation tech.CrimeMar 21, 2022
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B.C. cyber-cop Europe-bound in hunt for ransomware attackerThe Delta, B.C., cybercrime unit shared "digital fingerprints" of a recent cyber-attack with Europol. The same identifiers were linked to attacks in several European countries.CrimeDec 11, 2021
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Tips to protect against ransomware attacksCyber criminals are predominantly targeting Canada's critical infrastructure. Here's some tips you can take to protect yourself against ransomware attacks tooCanadaDec 8, 2021
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New Brunswick city rebuilding its IT system after major cyber attack in NovemberHackers launch ransomware attacks by infecting computers with a piece of software and often demand money in exchange for the attack to end.CanadaJan 12, 2021
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Ransomware attacks on critical Canadian businesses ‘almost certain’ to continue: reportRansomware attacks against critical Canadian businesses and infrastructure are 'almost certain' to continue, according to a new report.CanadaNov 18, 2020
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‘Netwalker’ ransomware attacks pose challenge for businesses, organizations in CanadaThe ransomware, like similar malware, often infiltrates computer networks via phishing emails.CanadaSep 27, 2020
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London police remind businesses to take precautions after ransomware incidentLondon police are sending out a reminder to businesses about the importance of protecting their operations from ransomware attacks.CrimeOct 31, 2019
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Extortion cases increased 170% from 2012 to 2018 in Canada: StatCanPolice-reported cases of extortion have exploded in Canada rising by roughly 170 per cent from 2012 to 2018. Digital crimes like "sextortion" are helping fuel the rise.CanadaJul 23, 2019
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