Canadian Electric Utility Says Power Meters Disrupted by Cyberattack

A cyberattack on Nova Scotia Power disrupted communication with power meters and led to a data breach affecting thousands of customers, including some in the United States. The incident involved ransomware, resulting in the theft of sensitive personal and billing information, with the threat actor unknown. #Ransomware #DataBreach #NovaScotiaPower #Emera #Cyberattack

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The cyberattack caused disruptions in communication between power meters and Nova Scotia Power’s systems.
Customer billing was paused and then resumed with estimated bills during system restoration.
The ransomware attack resulted in the theft of sensitive customer data, including personal and financial information.
Approximately 280,000 customers, including some in Maine, are impacted by the breach.
The responsible threat actor for the ransomware attack has not been identified or claimed responsibility.