A recent analysis by Nova Scotia’s main electricity provider reveals that the impact of a cyberattack in March might be more extensive than initially estimated. In May, the privately-owned utility reported that personal information of half its customer base, approximately 277,000 individuals, might have been compromised by hackers. However, Nova Scotia Power now indicates that all 550,000 customers could potentially be affected in some manner. The compromised data includes names, birth dates, email addresses, home addresses, customer relationship details, driver’s license numbers, and, in some cases, bank account and social security numbers. This updated assessment was presented in a report submitted to the independent Nova Scotia Energy Board, which is conducting an investigation into the cybersecurity breach. The utility also acknowledged in July that former customers were impacted, although the exact number remains unknown.
Could the Cyberattack on Nova Scotia Power Be More Extensive Than Initially Believed?
