CRA Paid Millions in Bogus Refunds as Tens of Thousands of Tax Accounts Hacked: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Cybersecurity Today

Massive CRA Breach Exposed & Cyber Challenges in Healthcare and Retail

In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love delves into the significant cyber security incidents impacting Canada, healthcare, and retail sectors. A report from CBC and Radio Canada reveals that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been compromised multiple times, leading to tens of thousands of hacked tax accounts and millions in fraudulent refunds. The episode also highlights a new report from Forescout Technologies that identifies critical vulnerabilities in connected medical devices, posing serious risks to patient safety and data security. Additionally, the 2024 Trustwave Retail Risk Radar Report outlines the evolving cyber threats facing retailers during the e-commerce boom, including phishing, credential stuffing, and ransomware attacks. Links to the detailed reports are provided in the show notes. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on these pressing cyber security challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:27 Canada Revenue Agency Hacked: Millions in Bogus Refunds 03:33 Medical Devices at Risk: Forescout's Alarming Report 06:42 Retail Cybersecurity Challenges: TrustWave's Insights 09:21 Conclusion and Show Notes