Canada Computers & Electronics reveals data breach - customer data exposed, here's what we know

• Canada Computers cyberattack exposes guest checkout customer data, including credit card details
• Member accounts and in-store purchases were not impacted by the breach
• Victims offered two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection

Canada Computers & Electronics has confirmed it suffered a cyberattack and lost sensitive data on its customers, including payment information.

In a press release published on its website, the Canadian tech retailer said it spotted the unidentified attackers on January 22 2026. The threat actors broke into a system that “supports the retail website”, and left with personal customer information, “including credit card information”.

Following the incident, Canada Computers did what most companies do - launched an investigation and notified relevant authorities. The investigation determined that the breach affected customers who checked out as ‘guests’ between December 29 2025 and January 22 2026 and entered their personal information. Customers who logged in and ...