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You Could Be Owed Up to $5,000: The CRA Data Breach Settlement, Explained

  August 21, 2026 If you had a Government of Canada online account back in 2020, it's worth five minutes to check whether you're eligible for a payout. Claims are now open in an $8.7-million federal settlement tied to a wave of 2020 cyberattacks on Canada Revenue Agency and other Government of Canada accounts. If your CRA My Account, My Service Canada Account, or another GCKey-linked account was compromised, you may be entitled to compensation — in some cases, up to $5,000. Here's what happened, who qualifies, and exactly how to file before the deadline. What happened Between June and August 2020, hackers used "credential stuffing" — testing stolen usernames and passwords from other data leaks against government login pages — to break into thousands of Government of Canada online accounts. In some cases, attackers viewed confidential personal and financial information; in others, they used stolen access to file fraudulent claims for pandemic-era benefits like CERB...

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U.S. Shares Mixed: Dow Jones Edges Up 0.12%

 

U.S. equities experienced a mixed session at the close of trading on Monday. While gains in the Basic Materials, Telecoms, and Oil & Gas sectors propelled some shares higher, losses in the Consumer Services, Industrials, and Technology sectors led to declines in others.

Key Highlights:

Dow Jones Industrial Average: A Modest Rise

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest gain of 0.12%.
  • Notable performers on the Dow included:
    • UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH), which rose by 2.69%.
    • Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), adding 1.95%.
    • Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE), up by 1.93%.

Sector Movement:

  • Gainers:
    • Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) surged by 8.69%.
    • Paramount Global Class B (NASDAQ: PARA) saw a 6.31% increase.
    • Albemarle Corp (NYSE: ALB) gained 5.43%.
  • Losers:
    • EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) declined by 7.78%.
    • Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) fell by 4.42%.
    • Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) dropped 4.34%.

NASDAQ Composite: A Slight Decline

  • The NASDAQ Composite index experienced a decline of 0.41%.

Commodities and Currency:

  • Gold Futures for April delivery rose slightly by 0.13%.
  • Crude oil for delivery in April increased by 0.13%.
  • The EUR/USD exchange rate remained unchanged.
  • The US Dollar Index Futures showed a slight uptick.

In summary, the U.S. stock market exhibited mixed sentiments, with the Dow Jones inching upward while the NASDAQ Composite faced a slight decline. Investors continue to monitor sector-specific movements and global economic indicators.


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