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Mass Student Data Breach Affects 5.2 Million Canadians

Mass Student Data Breach Affects 5.2 Million Canadians

First seen 19 Nov 2025, 00:16 UTC

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ThreatCluster March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A cyberattack has compromised the personal information of 5.2 million Canadians, primarily students, with a ransom demand of $2.85 million in bitcoin. The attack targeted a company that manages student data, leading to fears of leaked information if the ransom is not paid.

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