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Cyber Threats to Canadian Institutions: Understanding the Digital Threat Landscape

Canadian institutions face a persistent and evolving array of cyber threats that target government systems, critical infrastructure, businesses, academic institutions, and individual Canadians. These threats range from state-sponsored espionage operations to criminal enterprises seeking profit to ideologically motivated hacktivists. Understanding who is attacking Canadian institutions, how, and why is essential for developing effective defensive strategies and allocating resources appropriately.