Nova Scotia Power Cyber Breach Exposes Customers’ Data

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:20 pm

Nova Scotia Power confirmed a cybersecurity breach that compromised personal customer information. The utility has taken containment measures and engaged external experts to investigate the incident, prompting concerns over data protection practices in essential public services.

globalnews.ca / Customers’ personal information stolen during cybersecurity breach: Nova Scotia Power

The company says it has taken steps to contain the breach and has started an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity experts.

thestar.com / Customers' personal information stolen during cybersecurity breach: Nova Scotia Power

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's electric utility says personal information belonging to some customers was taken during a recent cybersecurity breach.

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