The Economic Times reports:
Utilities under fire: Nova Scotia Power cyberattack raises alarm
Nova Scotia Power and its parent company, Emera, are scrambling to contain the fallout of a cyberattack on critical infrastructure that disrupted IT systems but spared physical operations. The cybersecurity breach came to light on April 25, when the utility discovered unauthorized access to segments of its Canadian network and business application servers.
In an immediate response, impacted servers were shut down and isolated to prevent further intrusion. However, the attack caused notable service disruptions, including the shutdown of the utility’s customer service phone line and online portal—vital tools for more than 550,000 Nova Scotians who rely on the company for power.
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