Before you click,
know what’s at stake!

Damage

Additionally, a DDoS attack can cause serious harm to people and companies:

• Emergency services are unreachable;
• Telecom/ internet service providers are offline;
• Financial damage for companies.

Report

Have you been involved in a DDoS attack, or do you have information to share anonymously with the police? Report it here:

• your local police
• the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) using their new Online Reporting System or by phone at 1-888-495-8501

Legal or illegal?

Would you like to know more about what is legal and illegal online? 

If you are in doubt ask your parent(s)/guardian(s) or a trusted adult for help. You can also visit Cybercrime | Royal Canadian Mounted Police for more information.

Getting involved in cybercrime? Think about the consequences: 

• Conviction: You could get a fine, community service, or a prison sentence;
• Criminal record: This makes it harder to find an internship or job and you may be denied entry to certain countries;
• Tools: Your computer and/or phone will be seized and your future internet and computer usage can be restricted.