Why Are There So Many Cyberattacks Lately? an Explainer on the Rising Trend

Why Are There So Many Cyberattacks Lately? an Explainer on the Rising Trend
There have been a number of high-profile cyberattack attacks in Canada in the recent months. Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
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A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Canada in December.

The Canadian Press spoke with cybersecurity experts about whether cyberattacks are on the rise, why they are happening, and what people and businesses can do to protect themselves.