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TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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TELUS and WestJet launch sweepstakes to fund bursaries supporting post-secondary education for underserved Canadian youth and offer a Costa Rica trip prize.
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WestJet & TELUS unite loyalty schemes for travel & tech perks

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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WestJet and TELUS have merged their loyalty programmes, letting members earn and redeem points across both travel and tech services for added perks.
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WestJet data breach exposes passports, fuelling identity fraud risks

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A WestJet data breach exposed passengers' passports and IDs, heightening risks of long-term identity theft and synthetic fraud schemes globally.
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Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.
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Qantas latest in string of cyber attacks on the aviation sector globally

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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A significant cyber-attack on Qantas exposed personal data, highlighting a rising wave of airline breaches by the financially motivated hacker group Scattered Spider.
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Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.