RCMP charge 2 Montreal men in cyberattacks at Canadian Tire, BMO and Simplii - News Summed Up

RCMP charge 2 Montreal men in cyberattacks at Canadian Tire, BMO and Simplii


The RCMP have laid charges against two Montrealers after an investigation into high-profile cyberattacks at Canadian Tire, Bank of Montreal and Simplii a few years ago. The charges stem from an investigation the RCMP launched in 2017, after Canadian Tire reported that its customer loyalty rewards program had been breached and some customer information was stolen. The investigation later expanded after the financial institutions BMO and Simplii revealed that tens of thousands of their accounts were breached in a cyberattack in May of that year. The home of the two accused was searched in August 2018, where police say much evidence was seized, including computer files and firearms. They will have a new court date on Nov. 5, in Quebec Court for the new charges.


Source: CBC News September 03, 2020 19:18 UTC



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