Cyberattack Hits Nova Scotia Power, Disrupts IT Systems but Spares Grid
Canadian utility Nova Scotia Power and its parent company Emera are dealing with a cyberattack that disrupted parts of their Canadian IT systems. Detected on April 25, the breach involved unauthorized access to business servers, prompting shutdowns and containment measures.
Customer service systems, including phone lines and the online portal, were affected, though no power outages occurred. As of April 28, the companies reported ongoing recovery efforts, but no further updates have been provided.
Emera serves 2.6 million customers across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean, while Nova Scotia Power supplies electricity to about 550,000 customers. They confirmed that core operations—like power generation and transmission—remain unaffected.
An investigation is underway to determine if any sensitive data was compromised. Although ransomware is suspected, no group has claimed responsibility yet. Energy firms remain high-value targets for both criminal and state-sponsored hackers, as highlighted by recent threats like the Volt Typhoon intrusion into the U.S. grid.
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