The Toronto chapter of Crime Stoppers halted its operations late Wednesday night after a data breach exposed over 1.5 million tips, many containing personal information.
Earlier attacks and coverage
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Business impact
Toronto Crime Stoppers had to stop taking tips and halt operations to find a safer way to protect tipsters, impacting its ability to help solve crimes.
Users affected
Tipsters and the public who rely on Crime Stoppers for anonymous reporting faced potential exposure of their personal information.
