Laurentian University confirms some personal data compromised by cyber incident
The University is offering a free, two-year credit monitoring service to all those whose data was exposed From CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/laurentian-university-cyber-incident-data-breach-1.7135372
Joining the Fediverse
We’re considering integrating our website with Mastodon using the ActivityPub protocol. Our new account will be at https://mastodon.social/@canadianprivacy.ca@canadianprivacy.ca via Mastodon
B.C. health authority warns of possible privacy breach after police recover documents
RCMP investigation revealed a possible #privacy breach for thousands of employees who worked or work at a health authority in British Columbia’s Interior. https://www.lakelandtoday.ca/health/bc-health-authority-warns-of-possible-privacy-breach-after-police-recover-documents-8413751 via Mastodon
Your smart doorbell or security cam may have some major security flaws
13,000 accounts were compromised in the Wyze hack. About 1,500 users viewed images and videos from other Wyze cameras. https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/sci-tech/that-security-camera-and-smart-doorbell-you-re-using-may-have-some-major-security-flaws-1.6801541 #privacy #hack #surveillance via Mastodon
OPC investigating hack at Global Affairs
Canada’s privacy commissioner investigating hack at Global Affairs The personal information of users, including employees, was compromised after unauthorized individuals accessed the department’s virtual private network (VPN). https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/canadas-privacy-watchdog-investigating-hack-at-global-affairs/559546 #privacy #breach…