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Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions of Confidential U.S. Police Tips

A self‑described hacker claims to have stolen millions of confidential police tips from a U.S. company responsible for managing law‑enforcement reporting systems. The individual, who posted samples of the alleged data online, says the breach includes sensitive information submitted by citizens, including names, contact details, and descriptions of suspected criminal activity. The targeted company reportedly provides digital platforms used by police departments across the country to collect anonymous and non‑anonymous tips. If verified, the breach could represent one of the largest exposures of law‑enforcement‑related data in recent years, raising concerns about the safety of informants and the integrity of public‑facing reporting tools. Cybersecurity analysts note that the leaked samples appear consistent with real police tip formats, though full verification is ongoing. Several law‑enforcement agencies have stated they are aware of the claims and are assessing potential impacts. T...

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NATO head pushes Canada to meet 2% defence spending target

 

Speaking in Ottawa on Wednesday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged Canada to meet the target agreed upon by members of the military alliance: spending at least two percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. 

While Canada has made commitments in this regard, Stoltenberg expects all allies to do more and follow through on their pledges. Notably, in 2023, there was an unprecedented 11% increase in defense spending across European Allies and Canada, with 18 Allies expected to meet the 2% GDP target in 2024—a significant rise since 2014 when only three Allies achieved it. 

Canada’s current forecasted defense spending is around 1.36% of GDP, projected to reach 1.43% by fiscal year 2024-25. 

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