Nova Scotia Power Hack Exposes 300,000 to Data Theft

Hackers infiltrated Nova Scotia Power’s critical systems, compromising the personal data of nearly 300,000 individuals, according to the findings of an internal investigation. The Nova Scotia Power hack gave attackers access to sensitive information, including driver’s license numbers, Canadian Social Insurance details, and bank account information.

Investigators confirmed that the breach involved unauthorized access to systems that support essential operations. The attackers extracted large volumes of data, raising concerns about the utility’s digital security infrastructure. The breach has become one of the most significant cybersecurity incidents to affect a Canadian utility in recent years.

As fallout from the Nova Scotia Power hack continues, authorities and cybersecurity teams are working to contain the damage and prevent future intrusions. Impacted individuals are being notified and advised to monitor their financial accounts closely. The utility has not disclosed the method of intrusion or identified the attackers.

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