Nova Scotia Power confirmed a ransomware attack that began earlier this spring, impacting various IT systems and leaking customer data online. The company, serving around 500,000 customers, disclosed that sensitive information, including billing details and bank account numbers for autopay customers, might have been compromised. Despite the potential risk, Nova Scotia Power opted not to pay the ransom, aligning with law enforcement advice. The attack underscores a growing trend of ransomware targeting critical infrastructure, where defenses are typically weaker, raising concerns regarding cybersecurity in the utility sector.
Ransomware criminals are increasingly targeting utilities and other critical infrastructure, often focusing on systems where defenses are weaker.
They later determined that the attack began around March 19, with unauthorized access into certain parts of its Canadian network.
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