(August 24, 2020) In late July, scores of Canadian charities received notification of a global Blackbaud data breach involving its Raiser’s Edge and NetCommunity products. The stolen data could have included donor information charities routinely keep on their databases, such as a donor’s name, age, address, phone number, spouse’s identity, employer, estimated wealth … [Read more...] about Blackbaud Data Breach: The impact on Canadian charities and what we still don’t know
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Blackbaud Data Breach: U.S. Donor Sues, could the same happen in Canada?
(September 9, 2020) A U.S. donor is suing software giant Blackbaud after receiving notices from two of the charities affected by a recent Blackbaud data breach where it had to pay cyber attackers a ransom to regain control of their NetCommunity and RaisersEdge platforms, The NonProfit Times is reporting in Blackbaud Faces Class Action Lawsuit After Data Breach. “The … [Read more...] about Blackbaud Data Breach: U.S. Donor Sues, could the same happen in Canada?
Ransomware attacks against charities and social structures
(October 30, 2020) Several U.S. hospitals from northern New York state to California have become part of a growing number of ransomware attacks against charities and other social systems. The attackers have demanded a USD $1 million to unlock the system, which some hospitals have paid, reported the Washington Post. Patient care and noncritical surgeries … [Read more...] about Ransomware attacks against charities and social structures
Top Charity Report Stories in 2020
In an unprecedented year, inequity, the COVID-19 pandemic, a pivotal US election, as well as the WE charity controversy captured headlines in Canada. Here are ten stories covered by The Charity Report that garnered the most attention: One. The biggest charity scandal in Canada’s history? August 14, 2020 Two. Poll reveals vast majority of Canadians find foundation … [Read more...] about Top Charity Report Stories in 2020
The Charity Report is one year old!
(March 19, 2021) Launched on March 18, 2020, two days after Prime Minister Trudeau declared a pandemic lockdown, The Charity Report is one year old this week. It was a challenging time to launch a new publication, particularly a new publication about the charity sector that was planning to scrutinize its activities in the way business reporters report on business or … [Read more...] about The Charity Report is one year old!