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Release Date: September 25, 2023

What Are Browser Notifications?

Most internet browsers allow websites to offer browser notifications. The first time you visit a website that offers browser notifications, you will see a pop-up message at the top of your browser window asking you to either allow or block notifications. If you choose to allow them, browser notifications can be displayed at any time, even when you are not on that website. These notifications are typically used for things like blog updates, social media interactions, and upcoming sales. Unfortunately, cybercriminals can also send their own malicious browser notifications to steal your money and information.

Release Date: September 20, 2023

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Between the beginning of May to the middle of September 2023, multiple thefts have occurred in the area of Binnington Court in the City of Kingston’s north end.

Release Date: September 20, 2023

MGM Resorts International is an American hospitality and entertainment organization. This past week, MGM made headlines with the news of a cyberattack costing over 52 million dollars in lost revenue. Nearly all of MGM’s hotels, casinos, and ATMs went offline. This massive attack started with a simple social engineering scam.

Release Date: September 19, 2023

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Kingston Police have been aware of a high volume of thefts and mischief to Bell Canada property, specifically copper internet cable affixed to telephone poles. These incidents have resulted in thousands of dollars in damages and repair costs, and further affected local businesses and persons working from home with large scale internet outages.

Release Date: September 19, 2023

Kingston Police is reporting the following fines and charges which were laid in the University District during this past weekend, September 15-17:

Release Date: September 19, 2023

Kingston Police officers will team up with officers from Gananoque and Brockville Police this week to undertake a grueling 700km “Ride to Remember” to commemorate fallen officers. The Kingston team will join over 160 other police officers from across the province to honour their fallen comrades and pay respects to their families.

Release Date: September 18, 2023

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On September 16, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m. police were responding to a call for service in the area of MacDonnell Street near Concession Street in downtown Kingston.

Release Date: September 18, 2023

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Between April and August 2023 numerous acts of vandalism took place at Lemoine Point Conservation Area off of Coverdale Drive in Kingston’s west end.

Release Date: September 15, 2023

The Kingston Police have received reports of international students being targeted by suspects claiming to be law enforcement from their home countries, particularly from the People’s Republic of China.

Release Date: September 13, 2023

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The Kingston Police Sexual Assault Unit are actively investigating a sexual assault which occurred on Labour Day weekend.