Canada Revenue Agency suspends some online services due to threat


  • TECH
  • Monday, 13 Mar 2017

Security threat: CRA became aware of an Internet vulnerability affecting some computer servers used by websites worldwide on March 10.

TORONTO: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has suspended some of its online services, including tax filing options, as a precautionary measure due to a security threat, though it assured users that no data has been lost.

"Upon becoming aware of an Internet vulnerability ... we took down our online services, including electronic filing, and are taking steps to ensure that all information and systems remain safe," said a notice posted on the CRA website.

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