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Massive data breach at Canadian Crime Stoppers exposes millions of tipster identities
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Canadian Crime Stoppers Association (CCSA) and P3 Global Intel
Canada
March 2026
Original reports
A massive data breach at Canadian Crime Stoppers exposed over 1.5 million tips, including sensitive personal information.
The breach, occurring in March 2026, involved data managed by third-party platform P3 Global Intel.
Experts warn that the exposure of names, addresses, and phone numbers poses severe risks to public safety and tipster anonymity.
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