Hacktivists tampered with Canadian industrial systems, cyber agency warns

Hacktivists tampered with Canadian industrial systems, cyber agency warns

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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