Ransomware Hackers Publish Data Stolen in Nova Scotia Power Cyberattack

Ransomware Hackers Publish Data Stolen in Nova Scotia Power Cyberattack
Nova Scotia Power's headquarters in Halifax on Nov. 29, 2018. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan
Olivia Gomm
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Nova Scotia Power has confirmed it was the victim of a sophisticated ransomware attack that began several weeks ago, in which the “threat actor” published stolen data from the utility company’s systems.

“No payment has been made to the threat actor,” Nova Scotia Power said in a May 23 news release. “This decision reflects our careful assessment of applicable sanctions laws and alignment with law enforcement guidance.”