The Toronto Police Service has made arrests in a first-of-its-kind investigation, dubbed Project Lighthouse, into the use of a mobile “SMS blaster” — a sophisticated cybercrime tool not previously detected in Canada.
This investigation marks the first known instance of this technology being deployed in Canada and highlights an emerging threat to both public safety and financial security.
“This is a new and emerging threat in Canada — one that uses advanced technology to reach thousands of people at once and exploit their trust,” said Deputy Chief Robert Johnson. “As the first investigation of its kind in this country, it reflects how the Toronto Police Service is adapting quickly to detect and disrupt complex cyber-enabled crime. I’m proud of the work done by our Coordinated Cyber Centre and grateful to our policing and industry partners who helped bring this investigation forward.”
Friends of Carney no doubt.
h/t Patti Jo
