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Breaches · October 11, 2026 · 3 min read
The Canadian Tire breach: 38 million accounts, and what to do now
An October 2025 breach exposed online account details for Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark’s and Party City shoppers. What was taken, what wasn’t, and the steps worth taking.
Breaches · October 11, 2026 · 3 min read
The Loblaw breach: what was taken, and what to do now
Loblaw says names, addresses, birth dates, PC Optimum numbers and partial card details were exposed. Here’s what that means and the few steps worth taking.
Breaches · October 10, 2026 · 4 min read
What to do after a data breach in Canada: a calm checklist
Got a breach notice? Most of what matters takes about twenty minutes. A step-by-step checklist, including the free credit lock now open to Ontario and Quebec residents.
Breaches · October 6, 2026 · 3 min read
The phone call behind 2026’s biggest breaches
Many of this year’s large data thefts started with someone phoning an employee and posing as IT. How the calls work, why your data was caught up, and what you can do.
Breaches · October 3, 2026 · 3 min read
The Canvas breach: what students and staff in Canada should know
A breach of Instructure’s Canvas reached schools worldwide, including UBC, SFU and U of T. What was taken, what wasn’t, and the scams to watch for.
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