Show threadEdwin G. Feb 5

Canada Computers now says around 1,300 customers were affected by the data breach

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-computers-data-breach-scope-9.7074605
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Ordinateurs Canada dit désormais que 1300 clients ont été touchés par la brèche de données

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#Canada #CanadaComputers #OrdinateursCanada #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #Cybersécurité

Nearly 1,300 customers affected by Canada Computers data breach, company says | CBC News

Canada Computers & Electronics continues to investigate a data breach affecting hundreds of people that has left customers frustrated over how the company handled the episode and communicated about it.

CBC
Rene RobichaudJan 30

Brèche de données chez Canada Computers
https://www.journaldequebec.com/2026/01/29/breche-de-donnees-chez-canada-computers

#Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #BrecheDeDonnees #CanadaComputers #DonneesPersonnelles

Brèche de données chez Canada Computers

Un incident de sécurité ayant potentiellement exposé des données personnelles

Le Journal de Québec
Edwin G. Jan 27

Canada Computers starts emailing customers about data breach

https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/01/27/canada-computers-emailing-customers-data-breach/
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Ordinateurs Canada commence à informer les clients au sujet d’une brèche de données

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#Canada #CanadaComputers #OrdinateursCanada #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #Cybersécurité

Canada Computers starts emailing customers about data breach

The retailer claims it only found out about the issue last week, even though archived records suggest it began in early December.

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joeDoeJan 25
Anybody here buy anything from #CanadaComputers online store in the last few months? You may want to have your bank cancel your card. Your card and personal info may have been stolen. https://videocardz.com/newz/redditor-discovers-card-skimmer-script-on-canadian-retailer-checkout-page https://www.reddit.com/r/bapccanada/comments/1qk4axy/canada_computers_online_card_skimmer/ #Canada #CreditCard #Fraud #OnlineFraud #Security
Mike Conley (:mconley) ⚙️Jan 23

Did you buy anything from Canada Computers recently using their website? Your credit card may have been skimmed! Best to get a new card issues. Watch your statements!

https://www.reddit.com/r/bapccanada/comments/1qk4axy/canada_computers_online_card_skimmer/

#canada #canadacomputers #toronto

🦠Toxic Flange (Gurjeet)🔬⚱️🌚Jan 23

Oh goody, looks like #CanadaComputers in uh #Canada had #magecart style skimmer on their web checkout system.

It'll be months before they say or admit to anything i'm sure.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bapccanada/comments/1qk4axy/canada_computers_online_card_skimmer/

#infosec

Show threadC.Jun 5, 2025

> Unfortunately, our verification process only supports sending codes via text
> message, and we do not currently offer voice call or email options for verification.
>
> If you are unable to receive text messages on your landline, we recommend
> visiting one of our physical stores to complete your purchase.

I'm in Saskatchewan. The nearest store is in Vancouver, more than 1700km away.

Thanks, canadacomputers.com ! Great job!

#CanadaComputers #Canada #retail #computers #SaleFail #fail

Peter V. Tretter ✅ 🇨🇦Oct 20, 2023
We caught technicians at Best Buy, Mobile Klinik, Canada Computers and others snooping on our personal devices | CBC News https://bit.ly/3Q1OGT7 #CBCMarketplace #Privacy #Data #BestBuy #MobileKlinik #CanadaComputers #DataPrivacy #cdnpoli @cdnpoli
We caught technicians at Best Buy, Mobile Klinik, Canada Computers and others snooping on our personal devices | CBC News

CBC's Marketplace took smartphones and laptops to tech repair stores across Ontario — including large chains Best Buy and Mobile Klinik in a snooping test — and found that in more than half of the documented cases, technicians accessed intimate photos and private information not relevant to the repair.

CBC
ricardo Oct 20, 2023

We caught technicians at #BestBuy, #MobileKlinik, #CanadaComputers and others snooping on our personal devices

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-tech-repair-snooping-1.7000775

We caught technicians at Best Buy, Mobile Klinik, Canada Computers and others snooping on our personal devices | CBC News

CBC's Marketplace took smartphones and laptops to tech repair stores across Ontario — including large chains Best Buy and Mobile Klinik in a snooping test — and found that in more than half of the documented cases, technicians accessed intimate photos and private information not relevant to the repair.

CBC
FuturebitsAug 26, 2023

Explore #BestBuy & #CanadaComputers: Best deals? Warranty info? Personal experience? Get insights for a smart electronics choice as an international student in #Canada. Read now!

https://futurebits.wordpress.com/2023/08/26/comparing-best-buy-and-canada-computers-a-guide-for-international-students-in-canada/

Comparing Best Buy and Canada Computers: A Guide for International Students in Canada

For international students in Canada, finding the right electronics is important for your studies and overall experience. Two popular choices are Best Buy and Canada Computers. In this article, we&…

Futurebits