Cyber attacks

Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach

Global News28 October 2026, 14:44 UTCCanada

Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving anonymous tips shared with Crime Stoppers programs across the country.

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