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Think Tank Website Cloned for Espionage
15 Jul
Summary
- A Canadian think tank's website was cloned.
- The clone aimed to steal sensitive information.
- The operation is linked to a foreign intelligence service.
A Canadian think tank has revealed that its website was maliciously cloned. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute, based in Ottawa, stated that a group with ties to a hostile foreign intelligence service created a replica of its online presence.
The purpose of this deceptive tactic was to lure individuals into revealing sensitive or classified information. The institute was alerted to this cybersecurity breach by officials in June.
This incident highlights a sophisticated phishing attempt, where a trusted entity's digital footprint was exploited. The ongoing situation underscores the persistent threat of foreign intelligence operations targeting Canadian organizations.
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