Canada Computers just admitted hackers stole customer credit card info from their website’s guest checkout. At the same time, a nasty WhatsApp scam is hitting folks who book hotels on Booking.com or Expedia, pretending to be the hotel with fake payment links. These hits show why GTA businesses can’t wait on cybersecurity anymore. If you’re running a company in Toronto or the GTA, teaming up with an MSSP like Secur-IT Data Solutions for Secure IT Canada protection is smart, not optional.
What Went Wrong at Canada Computers
Hackers broke into Canada Computers’ online system from late December 2025 through mid-January 2026. They grabbed names, emails, and credit card details from about 1,300 guest checkout customers. The company told those folks to watch their bank statements and swap passwords quick. Stuff like this happens when websites aren’t locked down tight, even for big retailers with stores everywhere.
The WhatsApp Hotel Trick Explained
Scammers snag booking data from sites like Booking.com and Airbnb, then blast WhatsApp messages that look real. They say your card failed for the hotel stay and send a link to “fix” it. Click and boom, you hand over fresh card numbers on a fake page. It’s sneaky because it uses your real trip details to seem legit.
Quick Checks to Stay Safe
Spot these red flags right away:
- WhatsApp texts about bookings out of nowhere. Hotels stick to email or their app.
- Urgent demands like “pay now or lose your room.”
- Links with weird addresses, even if the page looks perfect.
Better moves instead:
- Log into Booking.com or Expedia yourself to check.
- Call the hotel using the number from your confirmation email.
- Tell your bank if you fell for it, and get a new card fast.
Why Toronto Businesses Should Worry
Canada Computers thought they were solid, but one weak spot cost them big. GTA companies handling payments or customer data face the same risks every day. An MSSP in Toronto brings round-the-clock watches, web defenses, and fast fixes so you sleep better. Skip the headaches of going solo on Secure IT Canada needs.
Get Help from Secur-IT Data Solutions
Don’t let breaches or scams blindside you. Contact Secur-IT Data Solutions today, your go-to MSSP Toronto and GTA partner for cybersecurity that actually works for real businesses.
References
- Canada Computers Breach Details
- CBC on Breach Scope
- Booking.com Phishing Scam
- Cyber Threat Outlook
Krikor Tengerian is the CEO and founder of Secur-IT Data Solutions, a Toronto-based cybersecurity firm focused on helping Canadian organizations secure their infrastructure and critical systems. With over 25 years of experience across cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, he has supported organizations in hardening networks, protecting critical workloads, and aligning security controls with business and regulatory requirements.
Krikor actively shapes the direction and themes of Secur-IT’s educational content, collaborating with AI tools to structure, refine, and expand articles while providing the real-world context, use cases, and review to keep them accurate and practical for readers. He regularly shares insights on OT security, threat detection, incident response, and Canadian cybersecurity compliance to help industrial and commercial organizations better understand and reduce their cyber risk.
