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Cybercrime in Calgary 'out of control,' say police

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Cybercrime incidents in Calgary were up by 50 per cent last year over 2023 , say city police.

There was a 54 per cent increase in reported ransomware attacks compared to 28 in 2023 .

A prominent ransomware attack last year targeted the Calgary Public Library , forcing the temporary closure of all 21 of its branches.

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