The head of the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity (CCCS) is warning that the biggest threat to Canada’s oil and gas sector is cybercrime from non-state actors, advising infrastructure providers to also prepare for the unlikely event of sabotage by state-sponsored counterparts. “Cybercrime is the main cyber threat facing the oil and gas sector and the most…
Cybercrime Is Largest Threat to Canada’s Oil and Gas Sector: Intelligence Agency
Canadian Cyberspy Agency Says It Disrupted Foreign Extremist Activity
Canada’s cyberspy agency says it conducted operations in the last year to disrupt and remove harmful terrorist content spread online by foreign, ideologically motivated extremists. In its latest annual report, the Communications Security Establishment says the operation fractured the extremists’ cohesion and significantly reduced their online reach and ability to recruit new members. The report…
Levy Sanctions Against Foreign Aggressors Targeting Canada With Disinformation: MPs
MPs are urging the Liberal government to levy sanctions against individuals and organizations who target Canadians with disinformation. In a new report calling for stronger cybersecurity, the House of Commons defence committee warns of increasingly sophisticated disinformation and foreign influence campaigns by China, Russia and other aggressors. Overall, the committee says more could be done…
Calgary-Based Suncor Energy Says It Suffered a Cybersecurity Incident
Canadian oil company Suncor Energy Inc. has confirmed it has been the victim of a cyberattack. The Calgary–based energy giant said in a news release late Sunday that it has “experienced a cyber-security incident.” Suncor provided no further details about the attack, or which parts of its operations were affected. However, over the weekend, social…
Nova Scotia Identifies Thousands of Stolen Records in Global Security Breach
Officials in Nova Scotia have identified thousands of files stolen in a global data breach affecting the personal information of at least 100,000 people in the province. Cybersecurity and Digital Solutions Minister Colton LeBlanc said Friday that a number of current and former teachers were victims of the hack, as were students, inmates and even…
Why Are There so Many Cyberattacks Lately? an Explainer on the Rising Trend
A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Canada in December. The Canadian Press spoke with cybersecurity experts about whether cyberattacks are on the rise, why they are happening, and what people and businesses can do…
LCBO Investigating ‘Cybersecurity Incident,’ Knocking out Website and Mobile App
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says a “cybersecurity incident” has knocked out its website and mobile app. The LCBO posted a brief statement to its social media pages Tuesday night saying a “full investigation” was underway. The provincial Crown corporation says its website and mobile app are unavailable, but in-store service is unaffected. The…
BlackBerry Warns of Economic Impact on Cybersecurity Business
BlackBerry Ltd (BB.TO), said on Tuesday the sales cycles for its cybersecurity software have become longer and it expects the current macroeconomic environment to pose more challenges in the near term. The Canadian technology company said revenue from the cybersecurity business would remain flat in the first half of 2023, but grow in the latter half…
State-Sponsored Programs the ‘Greatest Strategic Cyber Threat to Canada,’ Says Cybersecurity Centre
The federal cybersecurity centre warns that state-sponsored cyber threat activity from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea “pose the greatest strategic cyber threats to Canada.” This activity is among five threat narratives considered “the most dynamic and impactful” by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), part of Canada’s Communications Security Establishment, in its…
Cybersecurity Centre Warns of Evolving Ransomware Tactics, State-Sponsored Threats
The federal cybersecurity centre says criminals who hold data for ransom are expected to use new techniques—such as threatening a target’s partners or clients—to increase their chances of receiving payment. In its threat forecast for 2023-24, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security says cybercrime continues to be the online activity most likely to affect Canadians…
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