OPP dedicates October to cyber crime awareness

By Brad Bennett and Scott Gardner

BELLEVILLE – October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Ontario Provincial Police are trying to inform the public about how to stay safe online. With Canadians spending more time online, the OPP said 80,000 Canadians fall victim to cyber crimes every day.

80,000 Canadians fall victim to online crime every day. In October, #OPP will work to enhance public safety and awareness. #cybersecurity pic.twitter.com/duD5rt6fwP

— JVN (Vince) Hawkes (@OPPCommHawkes) September 30, 2016

QNet News has reached out to the Belleville Police Service to ask about cyber crime’s threat to the Quinte area.

More to come.