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Hackers return nearly half of the $600 million they stole in one of the biggest crypto heists
Aug. 12, 2021 – Hackers have returned nearly half of the $600 million they stole in what’s likely to be one of the biggest cryptocurrency thefts ever. The cybercriminals exploited a vulnerability in Poly Network, a platform that looks to connect different...
Ottawa to regulate immigration and citizenship consultants to root out fraud
Aug. 12, 2021 – The federal government is establishing a college for immigration and citizenship consultants to become the official regulator of the profession across the country. The federal Immigration Department says the college will open in November and will...
Need tech support? Be careful which number you call: BBB
Aug. 12, 2021 – Many people are savvy enough to know that tech support scammers often reach out to potential victims by phone or with a popup. Even if the person takes a few minutes to look online for a number to reach popular streaming services and online...
Prosecutors decline further charges in B.C. Legislature spending scandal following final RCMP report
Aug. 11, 2021 – Special prosecutors have declined further charges in connection to a spending scandal at the B.C. Legislature that led to the exit of two top legislative officials. The B.C. Prosecution Service said Tuesday that the...
Federal government argues charges should not be stayed for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Aug. 11, 2021 – A Canadian government lawyer urged a B.C. judge hearing the extradition case of Chinese executive Meng Wanzhou to be respectful of the United States in assessing how it prepared the evidence against her. The U.S. has an extradition treaty with...