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Canadian bank breaches highlight rise of cyber threats as new exploitation strategies

May 31, 2018 Ian Bickis - THE CANADIAN PRESS

Apparent attempts to extort two major Canadian banks highlight the increasing threat and variety of cyberattacks against major companies. Attacks against BMO and CIBC-owned Simplii – that compromised the information of up to a combined 90,000 Canadians – made public

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BMO and CIBC’s Simplii warn fraudsters may have accessed data of 40,000 clients

May 28, 2018 The Canadian Press

TORONTO – Two of Canada’s biggest banks are warning that “fraudsters” may have accessed certain personal and financial information from some customers. The Bank of Montreal said fraudsters contacted the bank on Sunday claiming to be in possession of certain

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Loblaw to keep operating PC Financial home & auto brokerage after ending banking relationship with CIBC

August 17, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

PC Financial Insurance Broker Inc. – which places home and auto insurance in Ontario, Alberta and Atlantic Canada – will continue to be owned and operated by grocery and drug retailer Loblaw Companies Ltd., a PC Financial spokesperson told Canadian Underwriter Wednesday.
President’s Choice Bank, a Loblaw unit, announced Wednesday it has ended its 20-year relationship with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
“Everyday banking products, including savings, chequing and mortgage accounts, previously offered under the President’s Choice Financial brand will continue to be provided by CIBC, under new branding…