Mass Student Data Breach Affects 5.2 Million Canadians

Mass Student Data Breach Affects 5.2 Million Canadians

First seen 2 Dec 2025, 18:33 UTC •NotllocalTorontotoday.CaBarrietodayCbc.Ca •38.3

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A significant data breach involving a student information system has impacted 5.2 million Canadians, as reported by provincial watchdogs in Ontario and Alberta. The breach was linked to a ransom demand of $2.85 million in bitcoin, with threats to leak personal information including names and emails. Investigations revealed that school boards were unprepared for such an attack.

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