A data breach affecting 280,000 Nova Scotia Power customers was caused by a cyberattack that allowed hackers to access sensitive personal and service information. The company is providing two years of credit monitoring and continues its investigation, while law enforcement has been notified. #NovaScotiaPower #Cyberattack #DataBreach #Emera
Keypoints
- Hackers gained access to Nova Scotia Power’s critical systems from March 19 to April 25.
- Personal data including names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and Social Insurance numbers were stolen.
- The breach also exposed customer service data such as power consumption, billing, and payment history.
- System restoration took weeks, impacting customer care services but not physical operations.
- Law enforcement and regulatory agencies have been alerted, and the incident’s cause remains unconfirmed.
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