Ransomware
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3 Toronto arts companies among those impacted by email newsletter cyberattackThe Canadian Opera Company, Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Canadian Stage all emailed subscribers to inform them of a ransomware attack suffered by WordFly.CanadaJul 27
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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
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Canada’s electronic spy agency waging ‘long-term’ campaign against cyber criminalsThe Communications Security Establishment (CSE) has been warning about the increased threat 'ransomware' attacks are posing to Canadian individuals and institutions.CanadaJun 28
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Ottawa’s cybersecurity bill has ‘good bones’ — but secrecy rules need work, experts say'The effect might ultimately be that we lose 30 per cent of ISPs in Canada because some of them can't afford to do this,' warned one researcher about the new cybersecurity bill.CanadaJun 16
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New cybersecurity bill to require mandatory reporting of ransomware, other attacksAttacks on companies, universities and even hospitals by cybercriminals who hold data hostage in return for a ransom have become alarmingly common.CanadaJun 14
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National Defence looking at potential ‘impacts’ after cyberattack on military contractorCMC Electronics, who has worked with the Canadian Armed Forces for years, recently notified DND of a “cyber breach related incident” reportedly from sophisticated ransomware group.CanadaJun 9
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Sensitive personal data among thousands of files exposed in Elgin cybersecurity incident: GonyouOntario's Elgin County confirmed a cybersecurity incident on March 31 and now says that roughly 26,000 files, along with personal information of about 300 people were compromised.CrimeMay 16
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Purported Elgin County data posted online by ransomware group: cyber threat expertElgin County officials have been tight-lipped about the 'technical disruption' and have provided little detail about the claimed data leak.PoliticsApr 28
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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
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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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