In particular, messages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link, downloading malware or sharing sensitive information — are on the rise.
At least once a day, Digvijay Kosamia glances at his vibrating cellphone to check the latest text he's received, only to find a "frustrating" message from an unknown number.Other times, the message informs him a major bank has frozen his card, complete with the first four digits of the account in question. All he has to do to unlock the card is follow a mysterious URL.
But those numbers are likely "just a drop in the bucket," as the centre estimates just five to 10 per cent of fraud victims report incidents. Around 45 per cent of those text-related reports were phishing messages and 13 per cent were other scams, according to the CRTC. "We're seeing ... Service Ontario, the CRA logo, the Canada.ca logo come up on text messages to make it more believable," he said.
"Wireless providers continue to invest in developing and deploying measures to reduce unwanted text messages, such as the use of scanning and filtering software, while also ensuring consumers still receive the text messages that are important to them," said CTA spokesman Nick Kyonka in a statement. Denis described the rise of such incidents as "an international trend," noting the CRTC consults with its counterparts in other countries to keep updated on emerging scams that could find their way to Canada.Trudeau acknowledges charges in Nijjar killing, calls for commitment to democracy
Madonna will give a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning its vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor.The adorable trio of child actors from the 1993 classic comedy 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' which starred the late and great Robin Williams, are all grown up and looking back on their seminal time together.Quebec singing legend Celine Dion has praised a Montreal DJ for creating a mashup featuring one of her songs with U.K. producer Majestic.
Drivers in Toronto may have to navigate multiple road closures this weekend as a result of construction, special events and filming.Serious collision impacts traffic along Highway 2A near AldersydeA lockout notice issued by WestJet to a union representing aircraft maintenance engineers could result in a work stoppage next week.Netflix is set to begin filming a western series with a star-studded cast in Calgary this month.
Almost a week after all London Drugs stores across Western Canada abruptly closed amid a cyberattack, they began a "gradual reopening" on Saturday.Nova Scotia's NDP leader announced a program aimed at easing the cost of housing during a rousing campaign-style speech before the party's annual convention in Halifax today.
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