Federal privacy probe into NS Power data theft
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:21 pm
Federal privacy officials have launched a no-nonsense probe into the theft of customer data from Nova Scotia Power. Outraged hackers have left the utility scrambling for answers as authorities tighten security—because who doesn’t love a data breach turning into a federal investigation saga?
Privately owned Nova Scotia Power confirmed last week that hackers stole the data and published it on the dark web.
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.
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