Recent Data Breaches You Should Know About

Each year, hundreds of Canadian businesses and institutions suffer at the hands of cybercriminals. Here are just a few of Canada’s most significant cyber attacks for the month of January.

Canadian Cyber Security Breaches

2-Year Phishing Campaign Targets Major Canadian Banks

Researchers recently uncovered a two-year-long phishing scam targeting the customers of fourteen major Canadian banks. Using look-alike domains, cybercriminals were able to send convincing emails to CIBC, TD Canada Trust, Scotiabank and RBC clients, urging them to enter their banking credentials. Although the attack has now been identified, customers impacted by the scam are urged to contact their financial institution and keep a close eye on their accounts.

Ransomware Attack Threatens Saskatchewan Patient Data

eHealth is struggling to restore operations after a ransomware attack led to the encryption of several files containing patient information. Responsible for overseeing information systems for many public health care organizations, the IT-based corporation advises no personal data was stolen – however, the incident has affected employee productivity and led to costly downtime. eHealth has opted not to give in to the attackers and will attempt to restore operations on their own.

Other News for January:

Canadian Banks Increasingly Targeted By Cybercriminals

2019’s Financial Breach Report has revealed that financial services organizations and their customers are becoming a primary target for cybercrime. According to the report, 6% of all data breaches affected these organizations, which also accounted for 60% of all leaked records. Experts have identified hacking and malware as the leading cause, with the average cost of a stolen record reaching an alarming $210. All organizations are advised to keep a proactive IT security strategy in place to minimize breaches.

Other Breaches:

Below are other notable, global cybersecurity breaches for January:

Below are other notable, global cyber security breaches for December:

Name of the Organization	Type of Exploitation	Type of Company	Location
Sinai Health System	Phishing Scam	Healthcare Network	Chicago, IL, US
Synoptek	Ransomware	Cloud Hosting and IT Management	US
Special Olympics NY	Phishing Scam	Nonprofit Organization	NY, US
Active Network	Unauthorized Database Access	Educational Software Developer	US
Maastricht University	Ransomware	University	Netherlands
The Cabinet Office	Accidental Sharing	Governmental Department Responsible For Supporting the Prime Minister and Cabinet	UK
Travelex	Malware Attack	Foreign Currency Exchange	UK
Alomere Health	Phishing Attack	General Hospital	MN, US
Contra Costa Library System	Ransomware	Library Network	Contra Costa County, CA, US
Wyze	Unprotected Database	Home Security Company	US
The Heritage Company	Ransomware	Telemarketing and Fundraising Firm	US
Children’s Choice Pediatrics	Ransomware	Pediatric Healthcare Provider	McKinney, TX, US
Perricone MD	Malware Attack	Skincare and Cosmetics Firm	UK
London Stock Exchange	Cyber Attack	Stock Exchange for City of London	London, UK
Hanna Andersson	Malware Attack	Children’s Clothing Maker	Portland, OR, US
Health Quest	Phishing Scam	Hospital Network	US
The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopment	Phishing Scam	Healthcare Provider	Vorhees, N.J., US
EuroTickets2020	Malware Attack	Online Ticket Reseller	UK
Regus	Accidental Data Sharing	Municipality	Germany
GEDIA Automotive Group	Ransomware	Automotive Parts Supplier	Germany
Capita Education Services	Accidental Data Sharing	Software Management and Support Services	UK
Atlassian	Software Vulnerability	Enterprise Software Company	Australia

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