Nova Scotia Power data theft identified as likely ransomware attack
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1:23 pm
Cybersecurity experts believe that the recent breach at Nova Scotia’s electric utility bears classic signs of a ransomware attack. With customer data illicitly accessed, investigators are scrambling to determine the full extent of the cyber extortion attempt.
Security experts say the theft of customer data from Nova Scotia's electric utility has the hallmarks of an extortion attempt by cybercriminals.
HALIFAX - Security experts say the theft of customer data from Nova Scotia's electric utility has the hallmarks of an extortion attempt by cybercriminals.
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