Many of us use online government portals to track our pensions, check tax returns, or manage our Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) accounts. Keeping our personal data secure is always a top priority, but a major security event from a few years ago has just taken a historic turn on the legal stage.
A finalized $8.7 million class-action settlement has officially opened up its claims window. If your personal information or government accounts were caught up in the severe cyberattacks that hit federal portals back in 2020, you may be legally entitled to a financial payout.
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| Canadians who were affected by the 2020 federal portal cyberattacks can securely check their eligibility and claim up to $5,000 through the official KPMG settlement portal. |
