US EditionFederal Privacy Commissioner Launches Investigation Into NS Power Data Breach
- The federal privacy commissioner launched an investigation on May 28, 2025, into a ransomware attack on Nova Scotia Power that affected 280,000 customers.
- The attack, disclosed in late April, involved hackers stealing sensitive personal information before encrypting the utility's systems and publicly leaking some data online.
- Exposed data includes names, addresses, Social Insurance Numbers, driver's license numbers, payment details, and billing history, while electricity services remained uninterrupted.
- Nova Scotia Power refused to pay ransom citing legal and law enforcement guidance and offers a two-year TransUnion credit monitoring subscription to affected customers.
- The breach underscores ongoing cybersecurity risks for utilities and raises concerns about long-term fraud potential, prompting calls for continuous vigilance and enhanced safeguards.
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The Hamilton Spectator
Federal privacy czar starts probe into theft of customer data from Nova Scotia Power
HALIFAX - The federal privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a ransomware attack that led to the theft of personal information belonging to 280,000 customers of Nova Scotia's electric utility.
Nova Scotia Power customers handed 'to-do list' after ransomware attack
Some of the people who received Nova Scotia Power's warning letter about stolen customer information are getting frustrated trying to navigate the situation, saying it's difficult to get through to the credit monitoring system that is recommended as well as their banks.
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Some people notified by Nova Scotia Power that their information was stolen in a cyber breach are becoming frustrated trying to navigate the situation, saying it's difficult to get through to their banks and the credit monitoring system that's been recommended. Nova Scotia Power announced the security breach in late April and confirmed last week it was […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Nova Scotia Power customers handed 'to…
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