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ShinyHunters Claims 1 Petabyte Data Theft from Telecom Giant Telus
ShinyHunters claims it stole up to 1 petabyte of data from Telus Digital, including support recordings, code, and employee records after a breach.
Chinese State Hackers Use New BRICKSTORM Malware Against VMware Systems
CISA, NSA, and Canadian Cyber Centre warn that PRC state-sponsored hackers are using BRICKSTORM, a stealthy Go-based backdoor, for long-term espionage in Government and IT networks.
WestJet Confirms Passenger IDs and Passports Stolen in Cyberattack
WestJet confirms a data breach starting June 13, 2025, stole passport/ID and personal data. Credit cards and passwords are safe. The airline offers 24 months of free identity monitoring, including $1M insurance.
Accelerate Crypto Success: Why a Canadian Crypto License Is Your Launchpad to Growth
As the digital asset market matures and regulators worldwide work to set clear standards, one fact has become…
Salt Typhoon Targets Telecoms via Router Flaws, Warn FBI and Canada
Salt Typhoon, a China-linked group, is exploiting router flaws to spy on global telecoms, warns a joint FBI and Canadian advisory issued in June 2025.
Canadian Charged in $65M KyberSwap, Indexed Finance DeFi Hack
Canadian man charged in $65 million DeFi hack. Exploited KyberSwap, Indexed Finance smart contracts, laundered funds, and attempted extortion. Faces 20 years.
Canadian Eyecare Firm Care1 Exposes 2.2TB of Patient Records
Another day, another healthcare database misconfiguration exposing sensitive patient information.
LockBit Affiliate Sentenced to 4 Years in Canada, Faces Extradition
Mikhail Vasiliev, a Russian-Canadian citizen faces four years in a Canadian prison and is likely to be extradited to the US after completing his sentence.
Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky Due to Spying Concerns
The fate of WeChat and Kaspersky apps on civilian devices remains uncertain.
Mortgage Broker 8Twelve Exposes Data of Canadian Residents
BAD: In total, the personal records of 717,814 Canadians were exposed to the public as a result of 8Twelve's database misconfiguration.