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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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Chaos Unleashed: 6,000 Inmates Escape Amid Mozambique's Post-Election Turmoil

In a shocking turn of events, at least 6,000 inmates escaped from Maputo Central Prison in Mozambique on Christmas Day. The mass breakout occurred amid widespread post-election violence and riots following the confirmation of the ruling Frelimo party's victory in the October 9 elections.

The escape began around midday when a group of subversive protesters agitated near the prison, leading to a confrontation with security forces. During the chaos, prisoners managed to snatch weapons from prison warders and began freeing other detainees. The situation escalated further when a wall collapsed, allowing the inmates to flee.

Mozambique's police chief, Bernardino Rafael, reported that 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during the confrontation. Among the escapees were 29 convicted terrorists, raising significant concerns for the country's security forces.

Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, with some prisoners attempting to hide in homes, only to be recaptured by military personnel and prison guards. The police chief has called for the voluntary surrender of the escaped prisoners and urged the public to remain vigilant.

The prison break is a stark reminder of the volatile situation in Mozambique, as the country grapples with the aftermath of a contentious election and the ensuing violence.

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