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  • Wealthsimple Data Breach Exposes Client IDs and Account Numbers

    Wealthsimple Data Breach Exposes Client IDs and Account Numbers

    The recent Wealthsimple data breach has raised alarms across Canada’s financial sector. On August 30, 2025, the fintech company confirmed that attackers accessed sensitive data through a compromised third-party software package. While fewer than 1% of its three million customers were affected, the exposure of government IDs and account details poses serious risks. What Happened…