{"id":5437,"date":"2025-11-06T12:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/?p=5437"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:57:12","slug":"canadian-tire-data-breach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Tire Data Breach 2025: How Retailers Must Adapt to Growing Cyber Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#How_the_Breach_Unfolded\" title=\"How the Breach Unfolded?\">How the Breach Unfolded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#Impact_Scope_and_Affected_Systems\" title=\"Impact Scope and Affected Systems\">Impact Scope and Affected Systems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#Reported_Impact_Summary\" title=\"Reported Impact Summary\">Reported Impact Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#What_It_Means_for_Customers_and_Retailers\" title=\"What It Means for Customers and Retailers\">What It Means for Customers and Retailers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#For_Customers\" title=\"For Customers\">For Customers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#For_Retailers_and_IT_Leaders\" title=\"For Retailers and IT Leaders\">For Retailers and IT Leaders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#The_Companys_Response_and_Public_Reaction\" title=\"The Company\u2019s Response and Public Reaction\">The Company\u2019s Response and Public Reaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#Actionable_Steps_for_Affected_Customers\" title=\"Actionable Steps for Affected Customers\">Actionable Steps for Affected Customers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#Quick_Summary_Table\" title=\"Quick Summary Table\">Quick Summary Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#What_IT_Leaders_Can_Learn\" title=\"What IT Leaders Can Learn?\">What IT Leaders Can Learn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#Broader_Context_Retails_Rising_Cyber_Risk\" title=\"Broader Context: Retail\u2019s Rising Cyber Risk\">Broader Context: Retail\u2019s Rising Cyber Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#Long-Term_Security_Recommendations\" title=\"Long-Term Security Recommendations\">Long-Term Security Recommendations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#How_PureVPNs_White-Label_VPN_Solution_Helps\" title=\"How PureVPN\u2019s White-Label VPN Solution Helps\">How PureVPN\u2019s White-Label VPN Solution Helps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/canadian-tire-data-breach\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Poppins:wght@500;600&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n  .tldr-box {\n    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 40px auto;\n    background: #F9F7FF;\n    border: 1px solid #D9D2F5;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(166, 143, 239, 0.08);\n    padding: 25px 30px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n  }\n\n  .tldr-title {\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 28px;\n    color: #4D3B7A;\n    margin-right: 20px;\n    min-width: 90px;\n    text-align: right;\n  }\n\n  .tldr-content ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    color: #4D3B7A;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  .tldr-content li {\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n\n  .tldr-content strong {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #4D3B7A;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"tldr-box\">\n  <div class=\"tldr-title\">TL;DR<\/div>\n  <div class=\"tldr-content\">\n    <ul>\n      <li>The October 2025 Canadian Tire breach exposed data from over 1.3 million e-commerce accounts, revealing how non-core systems can become major security weak points.<\/li>\n      <li>Sensitive information like names, emails, and partial credit card details was exposed, though banking and rewards systems remained secure.<\/li>\n      <li>The company\u2019s fast response contained the incident within 48 hours, but public trust concerns underline the importance of transparent communication.<\/li>\n      <li>Retailers must prioritize data segmentation, zero-trust frameworks, and encrypted remote access to prevent similar breaches.<\/li>\n      <li>Solutions like PureVPN\u2019s White-Label VPN help businesses secure connections, protect customer data, and maintain brand trust in an evolving cyber threat landscape.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>When a household brand like Canadian Tire becomes the subject of a major cybersecurity breach, it shakes more than just customer confidence; it challenges the very assumptions many businesses hold about their own digital resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The October 2025 incident exposed vulnerabilities not in a core banking or payment system, but within the company\u2019s e-commerce infrastructure, an environment often seen as safe, yet increasingly targeted by sophisticated threat actors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This breach serves as a reminder that attackers no longer need to breach a company\u2019s most important networks to cause serious disruption; a single overlooked access point can compromise thousands of customer records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Breach_Unfolded\"><\/span>How the Breach Unfolded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122610\/image-3-17.png\" alt=\"Diagram showing the elements of the Canadian Tire breach, highlighting exposed customer data types, and unaffected banking systems.\n\" class=\"wp-image-5441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122610\/image-3-17.png 740w, https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122610\/image-3-17-705x400.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/2025\/10\/15\/canadian-tire-reports-data-breach-affecting-ecommerce-customers\/\">October 2, 2025,<\/a> Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) identified unusual activity in a system tied to its online platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key findings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The compromised database was connected to <strong>online accounts<\/strong> under multiple brands, Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark\u2019s\/L\u2019\u00c9quipeur, and Party City.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposed information: names, addresses, email addresses, and year of birth.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encrypted passwords and truncated credit card numbers (incomplete digits that cannot be used for purchases) were also leaked.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For under 150,000 users, full dates of birth were included.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Canadian Tire Bank and Triangle Rewards systems were not impacted.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The event demonstrates that even secondary databases, not directly tied to financial systems, can become entry points for major data exposures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_Scope_and_Affected_Systems\"><\/span>Impact Scope and Affected Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122614\/image-23.png\" alt=\"Infographic summarizing the Canadian Tire breach impact, 1.3 million accounts affected, 150 K with full DOBs, and encrypted passwords (SHA-256 + salt).\n\" class=\"wp-image-5442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122614\/image-23.png 740w, https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122614\/image-23-705x400.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian Tire data breach 2025 primarily involved e-commerce accounts and not financial systems, but the exposure was still significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reported_Impact_Summary\"><\/span>Reported Impact Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Approx. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/2025\/10\/15\/canadian-tire-reports-data-breach-affecting-ecommerce-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>1.3 million accounts<\/strong><\/a> linked to the retailer\u2019s digital platforms were indirectly affected through exposure or precautionary resets.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fewer than 150,000 accounts<\/strong> included full DOBs, which Canadian privacy law classifies as sensitive PII.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encrypted passwords<\/strong> used <strong>SHA-256<\/strong> with salts, reducing but not eliminating password-reuse risk.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>incident was contained within 48 hours<\/strong>, according to company statements.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This scale aligns with 2025\u2019s broader trend: retail and wholesale sectors represented<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/pro\/security\/smbs-most-at-risk-of-data-breaches-billions-of-records-compromised-so-far-heres-how-to-stay-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> 25% of all<\/a> reported breaches, highlighting how attackers exploit retail\u2019s large customer databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_It_Means_for_Customers_and_Retailers\"><\/span>What It Means for Customers and Retailers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122109\/image-3-14.png\" alt=\"Visual comparison showing cybersecurity takeaways for customers and retailers, customer risks like phishing and credential reuse contrasted with retailer priorities such as segmentation, monitoring, and transparency.\n\" class=\"wp-image-5438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122109\/image-3-14.png 740w, https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122109\/image-3-14-705x400.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian Tire breach serves as a reminder that a single incident can have two sides, one affecting individual users directly, and another exposing systemic gaps in retail <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/white-label-cybersecurity-market-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Customers\"><\/span>For Customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Even limited PII (like name + email + birth year) can power phishing and impersonation scams.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credential reuse remains a serious risk, changing passwords immediately is essential.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring credit activity and bank statements remains critical even if full financial data wasn\u2019t leaked.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Retailers_and_IT_Leaders\"><\/span>For Retailers and IT Leaders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peripheral systems often lack enterprise-level monitoring, a key vulnerability.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The separation that protected Canadian Tire Bank shows data segmentation works, but consistent enforcement is required.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public discussions on Reddit and forums reveal how transparency and timing in incident response shape public trust.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventive investment in network segmentation and access management costs less than post-breach recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Companys_Response_and_Public_Reaction\"><\/span>The Company\u2019s Response and Public Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadian Tire quickly identified and fixed the vulnerability, confirming that no in-store or payment systems were affected. Only customers with full DOB exposure were notified, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/what-is-it-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compliance<\/a> with PIPEDA. Public reaction was mixed, some criticized limited transparency, while experts noted the swift response likely minimized impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actionable_Steps_for_Affected_Customers\"><\/span>Actionable Steps for Affected Customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122623\/image-24.png\" alt=\"Checklist of security steps for Canadian Tire users, change passwords, enable MFA, monitor accounts, avoid phishing, and await official updates.\n\" class=\"wp-image-5443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122623\/image-24.png 740w, https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122623\/image-24-705x400.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve used a Canadian Tire e-commerce account, take these precautions immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change your password and ensure it\u2019s unique across platforms.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) where available.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor bank statements and credit reports for any irregular activity.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be cautious of phishing emails claiming refunds or compensation related to the Canadian Tire data breach refund.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for official contact from Canadian Tire or TransUnion Canada if your data was part of the affected subset.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Summary_Table\"><\/span>Quick Summary Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Key aspects of the data breach explained:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Date Identified<\/strong><\/td><td>October 2, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Affected Systems<\/strong><\/td><td>E-commerce account database across multiple retail brands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data Types<\/strong><\/td><td>Names, addresses, emails, birth year, encrypted passwords, truncated card numbers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full DOB Records<\/strong><\/td><td>&lt; 150,000 accounts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unaffected Systems<\/strong><\/td><td>Canadian Tire Bank, Triangle Rewards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/td><td>Change passwords, enable MFA, monitor activity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_IT_Leaders_Can_Learn\"><\/span>What IT Leaders Can Learn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122542\/image-3-15.png\" alt=\"Key cybersecurity lessons for IT leaders, prioritize zero trust, segmentation, VPN security, continuous monitoring, transparency, and preventive investment.\n\" class=\"wp-image-5439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122542\/image-3-15.png 740w, https:\/\/d1jxermyrliwoo.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06122542\/image-3-15-705x400.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian Tire data breach 2025 highlights critical lessons for IT and cybersecurity managers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attackers target non-core systems first, especially older or under-monitored ones.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero-trust network principles and data segmentation minimize damage radius.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure VPN or Dedicated IP access helps control remote system entry points.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous anomaly detection and log monitoring are essential, not optional.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparency in reporting reduces reputational harm and regulatory fallout.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventive investment pays off: Over 300 million individual records have already been exposed globally in 2025, across nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/pro\/security\/smbs-most-at-risk-of-data-breaches-billions-of-records-compromised-so-far-heres-how-to-stay-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">800 breaches<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Context_Retails_Rising_Cyber_Risk\"><\/span>Broader Context: Retail\u2019s Rising Cyber Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian Tire breach reflects a wider retail trend, cyber incidents are rising fast as e-commerce and third-party integrations expand. 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It delivers secure, encrypted connections that safeguard user data across online transactions and backend systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With customizable branding, Dedicated IP options, and centralized management, businesses can offer private, secure browsing experiences under their own brand, reducing exposure to credential abuse, third-party risks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/purevpn-apis-documentation-explained-for-developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">API-based<\/a> breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons text-center is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\" style=\"color:#fdfafa;background-color:#b15aff\">Join PureVPN&#8217;s White Label 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