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Australia Exports Advanced Radar System to Canada in $1.75B Deal
Australia's defence industry has just scored a major win, with a $1.75 billion deal to export its advanced radar system to Canada, showcasing the country's innovative capabilities and strong national security. This landmark agreement marks Australia's largest-ever defence export and cements its reputation as a trusted partner in the global defence market.
Canada's Spy Agency Neutralizes Foreign Botnets with Landmark Warrant
In a groundbreaking move, Canada's spy agency, CSIS, has successfully neutralized two foreign-run botnets operating on Canadian soil, thanks to a landmark warrant that allowed them to access and shut down infected devices. This pioneering threat-reduction tactic marks a major win in the fight against botnet threats.
Canada Pursues M-346 Trainer Aircraft in Boost to Aerospace Ties with Italy
Canada is taking its defence and security partnership with Italy to new heights with plans to purchase the advanced M-346 jet trainer aircraft, designed and built by Italian aerospace giant Leonardo. This move marks a significant milestone in the countries' growing collaboration, with formal negotiations now underway.
Google Uncovers China Espionage Group UNC6508 Lurking Undetected Since 2023
Google's Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a stealthy Chinese espionage group, UNC6508, that had been secretly lurking in networks since 2023, targeting key sectors in the US and Canada. The full extent of the damage is still unknown, leaving experts concerned about potential long-term security breaches.
Sextortionist sentenced to 33 years for targeting 145 children
A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for running an eight-year sextortion campaign that targeted children as young as six, forcing them to engage in sexually explicit acts during video chats. Ramanan Pathmanathan's heinous crimes involved coercing 145 minors into performing depraved acts, leaving a lasting impact on his young victims.
Canada Taps Polish Drones to Bolster Defense Ties with EU Backing
Canada is set to boost its defense capabilities with cutting-edge Polish drones, including the advanced Warmate, FlyeEye, and Gladius models, as part of a new agreement with Poland backed by the EU. This deal marks a significant step forward in Canada's defense ties with Poland and the European Union.
Canada Pursues GlobalEye Aircraft in Talks with Saab
Canada is one step closer to bolstering its defense capabilities with talks underway with Saab to procure the advanced GlobalEye aircraft, a cutting-edge airborne early warning and control system. Saab has offered to not only supply the aircraft, but also to build, maintain, and upgrade it in Canada, fostering growth in the country's domestic defense industry.
Canada Arrests Kimwolf DDoS Botnet Operator in US-Led Crackdown
In a major cybercrime crackdown, a 23-year-old Canadian man, Jacob Butler, has been arrested and charged with operating the notorious Kimwolf DDoS botnet, which targeted vulnerable devices like digital photo frames and web cameras. If convicted, Butler faces up to 10 years in prison for aiding and abetting computer intrusion.
US Charges Suspected Kimwolf Botnet Admin in Global Crackdown
In a major global crackdown, 23-year-old Jacob Butler, aka "Dort", has been arrested in Ottawa and charged with running the notorious KimWolf botnet, which infected nearly 2 million devices and fueled some of the largest DDoS attacks on record. Butler now faces extradition to the US and serious consequences for his alleged role in the massive cyber operation.
Botmaster 'Dort' Arrested in Canada, Charged in US Over Kimwolf Botnet
A 23-year-old Canadian man, known online as "Dort," has been arrested and charged for masterminding the massive Kimwolf botnet, which was linked to record-breaking DDoS attacks of nearly 30 Terabits per second. The suspect, Jacob Butler, is now in custody awaiting an initial court hearing.
Canada Arrests Suspect Tied to Kimwolf Botnet Operation
In a major breakthrough, Canadian authorities have arrested 23-year-old Jacob Butler, aka "Dort", for his alleged role as a key administrator of the notorious Kimwolf botnet operation, which infected over 2 million Android TV devices worldwide. The arrest marks a significant step in the fight against one of the most widespread distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) botnets on record.
Zero-Knowledge Proofs Evolve to Bypass Age-Verification Checks
As the digital landscape continues to shift, it's only a matter of time before you'll have to face the music - and the cameras - when it comes to age verification checks. But what's really behind these on-camera checks: protecting kids or creating a way for governments to control access to online platforms?
NRO Expands Commercial Satellite Data Contracts
The National Reconnaissance Office is pushing the boundaries of commercial satellite data with three new contracts awarded to innovative providers, including Canadian startup Earth Daily, which will supply electro-optical imagery. This move is set to unlock new possibilities for data acquisition and growth over time.
FBI Warns of Surging Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft Attacks
The FBI is sounding the alarm on a surge in cyber-enabled cargo theft, where sophisticated hackers impersonate legitimate businesses to hijack high-value shipments and reroute deliveries. With nearly $725 million in losses in 2025 alone, this growing threat is costing businesses big time.
Cyberattacks Expose 1.8M RDP Servers Online
A shocking 1.8 million RDP servers are currently vulnerable to cyberattacks, leaving them open to exploitation by opportunistic hackers. Canadian authorities have also cracked down on SMS blaster phishing, arresting three men and seizing a device that sent fake texts to unsuspecting phones.
Canada Cracks Down on Rogue Cellular Tower Used for Mass Phishing Texts
Imagine receiving a text from your bank or favorite store, but it's actually a sneaky scam - that's what happened in Toronto when a rogue cellular tower started sending out mass phishing texts to unsuspecting users. Canadian authorities cracked down on the culprit in a sting operation dubbed Project Lighthouse.
Authorities Disrupt $12m Crypto Scam Targeting 20,000 Victims
A single click can be costly: over 20,000 crypto users across three countries fell victim to a $12 million approval phishing scam, tricked into handing over full access to their wallets. Thankfully, authorities swooped in, seizing the lost funds in a major cross-border crackdown dubbed Operation Atlantic.
Global Crackdown Uncovers 20,000 Crypto Fraud Victims
A shocking 20,000 people across Canada, the UK, and the US have been identified as victims of cryptocurrency fraud in a major international crackdown led by the UK's National Crime Agency. This staggering number puts a face to the faceless - and highlights the urgent need for action against these scams.
Microsoft Warns of Payroll Pirate Attacks on Canadian Employees
Beware of payroll pirate attacks: a financially motivated threat actor has been hijacking Canadian employees' accounts to steal their salary payments, leaving them with a nasty surprise on payday. Microsoft is sounding the alarm on this emerging threat, dubbed Storm-2755.
Feds Disrupt Critical IoT Botnets Behind Alarming DDoS Attacks
The US Department of Justice has just scored a major win against cyber threats, dismantling four notorious IoT botnets responsible for alarming DDoS attacks that crippled websites and disrupted critical infrastructure. This bold move has taken down over three million hijacked devices, shielding millions of users from digital assaults.
LinkedIn AI Exclusive: One-Week Opt-Out or Risk
Heads up: LinkedIn is giving users in Europe, Canada and Hong Kong just seven days to opt out. If you don’t act, your public posts could be used to train Microsoft’s AI.
Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Alarming Data Dump
Toys R Us Canada just warned customers that attackers accessed and posted a database — including names, purchases and possibly payment details — so check your accounts, enable alerts or two‑factor auth, and replace cards if needed. This breach also underscores a familiar, avoidable security problem that keeps putting shoppers at risk.
Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Customer Data Stolen Online
What happens when a beloved store feels less safe? Toys R Us Canada says attackers accessed a customer database and posted some personal information online—reportedly not payment card numbers or passwords—leaving tens of thousands of Canadians worried as the investigation continues and no credit monitoring has been offered yet.
Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Severe customer data breach
Toys R Us Canada customers woke up to a troubling disclosure: an unauthorized party accessed and published parts of a customer database, exposing names, contact details and some payment-related fields. The company’s response—without offering free credit monitoring—has left shoppers and privacy advocates demanding answers.