https://cybersafe.global/news Canadian cybersecurity news, breach analysis and threat intelligence from CyberSafe's 24/7 SOC and research team. en-ca Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://cybersafe.global/img/og-image.pnghttps://cybersafe.global/ https://cybersafe.global/blog/cybersafe-siem-modernization-major-energy-company https://cybersafe.global/blog/cybersafe-siem-modernization-major-energy-company Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700 CyberSafe will migrate a major energy company's IBM QRadar environment to Splunk ES and build a flexible security data pipeline with Cribl. https://cybersafe.global/blog/cybersafe-futurecon-vancouver-2026-keynote https://cybersafe.global/blog/cybersafe-futurecon-vancouver-2026-keynote Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 CyberSafe CEO Dinis Fernandes delivered the keynote 'Cybersecurity Challenges Supercharged by AI — The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' at FutureCon Vancouver 2026. https://cybersafe.global/blog/russian-apt-targeting-canada-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/russian-apt-targeting-canada-2026 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Recorded Future's 2026 report finds Russian APT activity targeting Canada increased vs 2024, with a 70% YoY shift to encrypted web-protocol C2 channels. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ransomware-2026-fragmentation-ai-canada https://cybersafe.global/blog/ransomware-2026-fragmentation-ai-canada Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Recorded Future's 2026 report: 289 new ransomware variants, a 23% drop in average payment and the first AI-powered ransomware. What Canadian defenders should do. https://cybersafe.global/blog/synthetic-identity-fraud-canada-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/synthetic-identity-fraud-canada-2026 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Recorded Future tracked 300% Q1 2025 growth in synthetic identity document fraud. Here's what's driving it and what Canadian financial institutions should do. https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-cybersecurity-skills-gap-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-cybersecurity-skills-gap-2026 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Fortinet's 2026 Skills Gap Report finds 47% of Canadian IT leaders link breaches to a shortage of cyber skills, and 49% can't find AI-experienced staff. https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-second-globally-ransomware-fortinet-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-second-globally-ransomware-fortinet-2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Fortinet's 2026 report ranks Canada second globally for ransomware victims with 374 organizations extorted. Here is what Canadian defenders should take from it. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ransomware-april-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/ransomware-april-2026 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 April 2026 ransomware report: new extortion tactics, record-breaking attacks, and threat analysis for Canadian organizations. https://cybersafe.global/blog/supply-chain-attacks-canada-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/supply-chain-attacks-canada-2026 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Supply chain attacks are targeting Canadian critical infrastructure including energy, healthcare, and government. https://cybersafe.global/blog/pipeda-compliance-guide-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/pipeda-compliance-guide-2026 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Complete guide to PIPEDA compliance in 2026: requirements, recent amendments, breach notification, and implementation strategies for Canadian businesses. https://cybersafe.global/blog/cloud-security-misconfigurations https://cybersafe.global/blog/cloud-security-misconfigurations Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Discover the top 10 cloud security misconfigurations putting Canadian businesses at risk on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. https://cybersafe.global/blog/moveit-canada-impact-2023 https://cybersafe.global/blog/moveit-canada-impact-2023 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 June 2023 CVE-2023-34362 MOVEit Transfer vulnerability impacts Canadian government agencies and healthcare organizations. https://cybersafe.global/blog/zero-trust-canada-guide https://cybersafe.global/blog/zero-trust-canada-guide Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Complete guide to implementing zero trust architecture for Canadian enterprises. Learn principles, design patterns, and best practices for modern security. https://cybersafe.global/blog/canadian-dental-service-breach-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/canadian-dental-service-breach-2024 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 July 2024 breach at Alberta Dental Service Corporation exposed personal information of 1.47 million Canadian dental benefit plan members. https://cybersafe.global/blog/snatch-ransomware-canada-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/snatch-ransomware-canada-2024 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Snatch ransomware group targets multiple Canadian healthcare and government organizations in coordinated 2024 campaigns with sophisticated techniques. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ontario-cannabis-store-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/ontario-cannabis-store-2024 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 August 2024 cyberattack on OCS third-party logistics provider disrupted cannabis distribution across Ontario, affecting provincial supply chain. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ai-cybersecurity-threats-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/ai-cybersecurity-threats-2026 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 AI-powered cyber attacks are accelerating in 2026. How Canadian organizations face AI-driven phishing, deepfakes and automated exploitation, and how to respond. https://cybersafe.global/blog/cybersecurity-events-canada-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/cybersecurity-events-canada-2026 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Complete guide to the top cybersecurity conferences, summits, and events across Canada in 2026. From SecTor to NorthSec, plan your calendar with CyberSafe. https://cybersafe.global/blog/government-canada-mfa-breach https://cybersafe.global/blog/government-canada-mfa-breach Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 A supply chain breach at third-party MFA provider 2Keys Corporation exposed 880,000 phone numbers and 85,000 email addresses linked to CRA, ESDC, and CBSA accounts. https://cybersafe.global/blog/sobeys-cyberattack-2022 https://cybersafe.global/blog/sobeys-cyberattack-2022 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 November 2022 Black Basta ransomware attack on Empire Company (Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland) disrupted operations across Canada for weeks. https://cybersafe.global/blog/flair-airlines-breach-2023 https://cybersafe.global/blog/flair-airlines-breach-2023 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 March 2023 data breach at Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Flair Airlines exposed passenger personal information and travel details. https://cybersafe.global/blog/microsoft-patch-tuesday-march-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/microsoft-patch-tuesday-march-2026 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 79 vulnerabilities including two actively exploited zero-days. Which patches Canadian IT teams should prioritize first. https://cybersafe.global/blog/moneris-cyberattack-2023 https://cybersafe.global/blog/moneris-cyberattack-2023 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 December 2023 Medusa ransomware attempted attack on Moneris, Canada's largest payment processor serving over 325,000 merchants nationwide. https://cybersafe.global/blog/toronto-public-library-2023 https://cybersafe.global/blog/toronto-public-library-2023 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 October 2023 Black Basta ransomware attack on Toronto Public Library disrupted library systems for months and exposed employee data. https://cybersafe.global/blog/petro-canada-2023 https://cybersafe.global/blog/petro-canada-2023 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 June 2023 cyberattack on Suncor Energy disrupted payment systems at Petro-Canada gas stations nationwide, impacting customer transactions across Canada. https://cybersafe.global/blog/london-drugs-cyberattack-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/london-drugs-cyberattack-2024 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 April 2024 ransomware attack forced London Drugs to close all 79 Western Canadian stores for over a week. LockBit claimed responsibility. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ransomware-february-2026 https://cybersafe.global/blog/ransomware-february-2026 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Ransomware groups claimed 680 victims across 72 countries in February 2026, with Qilin leading at 104 victims. Which sectors were hit and what Canada should watch. https://cybersafe.global/blog/trans-northern-pipeline-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/trans-northern-pipeline-2024 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 February 2024 ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware attack on Trans-Northern Pipelines threatened critical Canadian energy infrastructure. https://cybersafe.global/blog/lcbo-data-breach-2023 https://cybersafe.global/blog/lcbo-data-breach-2023 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 January 2023 Magecart web skimming attack on LCBO's e-commerce platform stole customer payment data from Ontario's liquor retailer. https://cybersafe.global/blog/rcmp-cyberattack-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/rcmp-cyberattack-2024 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 February 2024 cyber incident affecting RCMP internal networks. Criminal investigation launched into the breach of Canada's national police force. https://cybersafe.global/blog/viq-solutions-breach https://cybersafe.global/blog/viq-solutions-breach Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 VIQ Solutions, a Canadian legal transcription company, suffered a breach when a subcontractor accessed sensitive legal records. What happened and what it means. https://cybersafe.global/blog/sickkids-ransomware-2022 https://cybersafe.global/blog/sickkids-ransomware-2022 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The December 2022 LockBit ransomware attack on Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children disrupted patient care. Timeline, impact and lessons for Canadian healthcare. https://cybersafe.global/blog/indigo-ransomware-2023 https://cybersafe.global/blog/indigo-ransomware-2023 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 LockBit ransomware attack on Indigo Books & Music in February 2023 exposed employee data and disrupted online operations for weeks. https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-goose-breach https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-goose-breach Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 ShinyHunters threat group claims over 600,000 customer records from Canada Goose, including personal information and partial payment card data. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ciro-breach https://cybersafe.global/blog/ciro-breach Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization suffered its largest data breach, exposing Social Insurance Numbers and financial records of 750,000 investors. https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-computers-breach https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-computers-breach Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Canada Computers data breach exposed payment card information of 1,284 customers including names, card numbers, and expiry dates. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ransomware-threat-outlook-canada-2025 https://cybersafe.global/blog/ransomware-threat-outlook-canada-2025 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security reports ransomware attacks growing 26% year-over-year, targeting hospitals, governments, schools, and utilities across Canada. https://cybersafe.global/blog/gold-blade-canada-campaign https://cybersafe.global/blog/gold-blade-canada-campaign Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The GOLD BLADE threat actor conducted approximately 40 intrusions in 2024-2025, with 80% targeting Canadian organizations using custom QWCrypt ransomware. https://cybersafe.global/blog/nova-scotia-power-ransomware https://cybersafe.global/blog/nova-scotia-power-ransomware Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A Russia-linked ransomware attack on Nova Scotia Power exposed personal and financial data of 375,000 customers, including SINs, bank details and usage records. https://cybersafe.global/blog/canadian-tire-data-breach https://cybersafe.global/blog/canadian-tire-data-breach Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Canadian Tire Corporation disclosed a breach affecting 38-42 million customer accounts across Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark's, and Party City brands. https://cybersafe.global/blog/westjet-data-breach https://cybersafe.global/blog/westjet-data-breach Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 WestJet disclosed a data breach affecting 1.2 million passenger records including names, birthdates, travel documents, and loyalty program details. https://cybersafe.global/blog/bill-c8-cybersecurity-legislation https://cybersafe.global/blog/bill-c8-cybersecurity-legislation Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Bill C-8 introduces mandatory cybersecurity programs, 72-hour incident reporting, and government directives for operators of critical cyber systems in Canada. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ontario-health-ransomware https://cybersafe.global/blog/ontario-health-ransomware Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A ransomware attack on Ontario Medical Supply compromised 200,000 Ontario Health atHome patient records including medical supply orders and personal data. https://cybersafe.global/blog/limestone-school-board-breach https://cybersafe.global/blog/limestone-school-board-breach Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A cyberattack on the Limestone District School Board in Kingston, Ontario exposed decades of staff, student, and parent data dating back to 1998. https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-cyber-security-strategy-2025 https://cybersafe.global/blog/canada-cyber-security-strategy-2025 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy sets out a whole-of-society approach, new certification programs and stronger critical infrastructure protections. https://cybersafe.global/blog/ganong-ransomware https://cybersafe.global/blog/ganong-ransomware Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 PLAY ransomware group attacked Ganong Bros., Canada's oldest chocolate maker, halting production and stealing company data in February 2025. https://cybersafe.global/blog/vancouver-island-health-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/vancouver-island-health-2024 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 What happened at Vancouver Island Health Authority in November 2024, how patient care was affected and how it compares to other Canadian healthcare incidents. https://cybersafe.global/blog/shopify-merchant-breach-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/shopify-merchant-breach-2024 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Shopify third-party app vulnerability in October 2024 exposes Canadian merchant customer data. E-commerce supply chain vulnerability. https://cybersafe.global/blog/sault-ste-marie-ransomware-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/sault-ste-marie-ransomware-2024 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The City of Sault Ste. Marie paid a ransom after a crippling October 2024 cyberattack. What happened, how services were affected and lessons for municipalities. https://cybersafe.global/blog/atb-financial-phishing-2024 https://cybersafe.global/blog/atb-financial-phishing-2024 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 ATB Financial customers were targeted by a phishing campaign using convincing SMS and email lures. What happened, who was affected and how to recognize the lures.