In an FAQ on the Nova Scotia Power website, the company said the cyberattack impacted the customer care phone line and the online customer portal known as MyAccount. Nova Scotia Power and its parent company Emera said a cyberattack has affected parts of its Canadian network and servers supporting portions of its business. The company says it provides 95% of the power for Nova Scotia and serves more than 500,000 homes and facilities across the province. The attack on Nova Scotia Power came as Spain and Portugal experienced a widespread power outage on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. On Friday, Nova Scotia Power discovered a cyber incident involving unauthorized access to its systems. Nova Scotia Power said it manages $5 billion worth of power generation, transmission and distribution. Its parent company Emera, based in Halifax, serves more than 2.5 million utility customers across Canada, the U.S. and the Caribbean.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:20:13 +0000