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Nova Scotia Power Says It Was Victim of ‘Sophisticated Ransomware Attack’

  • Nova Scotia Power confirmed it suffered a sophisticated ransomware attack in March, resulting in a data breach and public disclosure of stolen customer information.
  • The attack began on or around March 19 and was discovered on April 25; the company decided not to pay ransom after assessing sanctions laws and law enforcement advice.
  • Stolen data included customer names, social insurance numbers, credit histories, driver’s license information, bank data, and billing details, affecting roughly 280,000 notified individuals.
  • Nova Scotia Power offered affected customers a free two-year TransUnion credit monitoring service and warned them to watch for fake communications impersonating the company.
  • Experts warned the breach could risk financial fraud and power generation stability, emphasizing the need for regulatory attention and improved cybersecurity safeguards.
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The Laker broke the news in on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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