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Why Data Breach Awareness Matters More Than Ever
Two recent class action cases highlight this reality clearly, and they offer an important reminder of why awareness is the first and most important line of defence.
Mark Thompson
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Aflac Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of More Than 22 Million People
What happened, what data was involved, and what you should do next
Black Friday Scams Are Getting Smarter. Here’s How They Really Work.
Black Friday has always been a bit chaotic. Doorcrashers. Countdown timers. Deals that last twelve minutes. But in the middle of all that noise, scammers have found the perfect moment to blend in.
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How Data Brokers Actually Get Your Information
And Why You’re Getting So Many Spam Calls, Scam Texts, and Suspicious Emails
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The Real Cost of Identity Theft: It’s More Than Money
When people think about identity theft, they often imagine stolen credit cards or drained bank accounts. But the true cost of having your personal information exposed goes far beyond dollars.
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Got a Data Breach Notice? Here’s What To Do Next.
(and How To Stay Safer)
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What Is a Data Broker? Understanding Who’s Selling Your Data and How to Stop It
When you think of “data theft,” you might picture hackers, but a bigger threat comes from legal companies called data brokers. They quietly collect, package, and sell your personal information without you knowing. Here’s how they do it and how you can take back control of your data.
Canadian Tire says recent breach of e-commerce database involved customer info
By The Canadian Press Updated: October 14, 2025 at 4:10PM EDT TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says it has identified a data breach involving personal information belonging to customers, which was stored in an e-commerce database. The retailer says the breached information belongs to shoppers who had an e-commerce
