Nova Scotia Power encourages customers to leak own personal information during service outages / The Beaverton
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 5:22 pm
A major cybersecurity breach at Nova Scotia Power has compromised the personal details of over 280,000 customers, sparking a political grilling of executives and a public outcry. The utility’s mishap has intensified debates on privacy and management, with critics wryly questioning if privatization might finally untangle this digital fiasco.
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HALIFAX – After the private information of more than 280,000 Nova Scotia Power customers was stolen and published online, Nova Scotia Power and parent company Emera are reminding customers to make sure they are leaking their own personal information during NS Power’s frequent service outages. …
Politicians took aim at Nova Scotia Power Wednesday, saying the utility owes ratepayers answers after a cybersecurity breach allowed access to data belonging to 280,000 customers.
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