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Data breach exposes up to 14.2 million email logins at six ISPs
June 28, 2026
Back to all postsIn a significant cybersecurity incident, the personal data of up to 14.2 million Canadian email accounts from six Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been exposed due to an unsecured database. The affected ISPs include Bell Canada, Rogers Communications, Telus Corporation, Videotron, Cogeco and Shaw Communications. This data breach involves email logins, passwords, and other sensitive information, potentially putting a large number of Canadian businesses at risk. As these email accounts are often used for business correspondence, this incident highlights the critical importance of strong cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data. To mitigate risks, Canadian SMB owners and IT managers should ensure robust password policies, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits are in place.
Source: BleepingComputer
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