Canada’s cyber authorities warn that hacktivists are increasingly attacking industrial systems, disrupting utilities and businesses. These incidents highlight the risks of poorly secured ICS components and follow a global rise in hacktivist activity targeting critical infrastructure. #CanadaCyberSecurity #Hacktivists
Keypoints
- Hacktivists are targeting internet-connected industrial control systems (ICS) in Canada.
- Recent incidents include water pressure manipulation, false alarms at oil and gas tanks, and temperature changes at farms.
- The attackers are described as “hacktivists,” though specific groups were not identified.
- Global hacktivist activity against critical infrastructure has increased, with notable attacks by groups like CARR.
- Many small utilities and manufacturers remain vulnerable due to poor security of ICS components.
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