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Fake COVID notification apps and websites aim to steal money and personal data

Thousands of fake Canadian government websites, emails and apps that take advantage of the pandemic to try to mine personal data or steal money have been taken down in the last few months, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.

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This story was originally published on CBC News. To read the rest of this news worthy story, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/covid-apps-phones-scammers-fraudulent-personal-data-1.5877496?cmp=rss.

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