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A hacking attack on European supermarkets spread across the continent on Monday, hitting fridges and freezers from Sweden to Belgium and forcing stores to throw away food in an incident that echoed a similar attack in France last month.

Authorities in Ukraine are reporting cyberattacks on their emergency alert apps. Residents received false messages about the danger of high nuclear radiation in Kyiv. Late Sunday, Ukraine’s air raid alert channel said unauthorized parties interfered with the app, which was temporarily suspended and then restored overnight.

A suspected cyberattack has targeted coolers at supermarkets in several European countries. A pair of retailers say an IT incident caused temperatures to spike in fridges and freezers in Belgium and Luxembourg on Monday. Swedish grocers reported similar problems, with one saying its freezers had reached 50 degrees Celsius.

A series of cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe is raising concerns about the vulnerability of internet-connected infrastructure. Roger Gale, who teaches industrial network cybersecurity at BCIT, explains how hackers can take control of everyday equipment.

Millions of dollars’ worth of food has been thrown out in France, where fridges in hundreds of supermarkets were targeted by cyberattacks. As Heidi Petracek explains, it’s highlighting just how vulnerable critical food systems can be in Canada and around the world.

The two unlikely allies pushing for unity as advance polls open in Alberta’s separation referendum. Questions about what caused the tragic death of a man riding a roller-coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. A cyberattack on fridges in supermarkets across France sparks food security fears around the world. Plus, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk’s first impressions...

As the United States and Iran trade strikes in the Middle East, a different sort of attack is unfolding on American soil – potentially linked to the conflict. Dozens of Minnesota’s water facilities appear to be the target of ongoing and coordinated cyberattacks, on the heels of warnings that Iranian-affiliated hackers could target American infrastructure....

Some cybersecurity experts are tracking more AI driven cyberattacks on college and university campuses. Consumer Matters’ Anne Drewa has more on why these latest cybercrimes are difficult to detect and how students can protect themselves. 

A new development in the war between the United States and Iran, as U.S. officials are looking into whether Iran was responsible for the hacks in at least 30 Minnesota water plants.

Nova Scotia Power is bringing late fees back to customers in October. This comes as the utility has also set up a community energy fund. Angela Capobianco reports.

There are new questions about just how powerful and unpredictable advanced AI has become. Tech and digital lifestyle expert Andy Baryer explains how rogue AI agents broke through a controlled environment and launched a cyberattack.

We’re getting a closer look at the efforts underway in B.C. to help combat cyberattacks. There have been several incidents over the past few years, but one cybersecurity firm is using the power of A.I. to fight back. Catherine Urquhart reports.

The company that operates Canvas, a popular online learning system, has struck a deal with hackers to delete the data of 275 million individuals — many from Canadian universities — stolen in a cyberattack last week.

OpenAI is rolling out its latest model, GPT-5.4, but limiting access to a trusted group as concerns grow over AI-driven cyberattacks. The company says the tool can help defend against threats, while warning attackers are also using AI to cause harm. CEO Sam Altman said, “we do need the world to do its thing… build...

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise and while no individual or organization is immune to the attacks, there are ways to protect yourself and your business. Jesse Hill with Tier 3 I.T. Solutions shared helpful tips with Global News Morning Edmonton.

Cyberattacks in Canada are surging, and the numbers are raising serious concerns. New data shows billions of attempts targeting Canadians every year, as cybercriminals become more sophisticated, organized, and harder to detect. Fortinet’s David Ferland, Vice President of Presales Security Experts for the Eastern Region, and Avi Posesorsky, Regional Vice President for the Eastern Region,...

Nova Scotia Power has been estimating its customers’ power bills for nearly a year due to a cyberattack impacting its remote meters. As Mitchell Bailey reports, the utility says meters will be fully functioning in March, but some Nova Scotians don’t know if they can hold out for that long.

A Maritime law firm is moving ahead with its efforts to file a class action lawsuit against Nova Scotia Power. The private utility is facing pressure after a large portion of its customers saw their personal information stolen in a data breach. Mitchell Bailey reports.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who is also energy minister, is calling for an investigation into Nova Scotia Power. Houston says Nova Scotians should not be paying for the utility’s failures following a major cybersecurity attack. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

Hamilton taxpayers are looking at fronting the full cost of a devastating 2024 cyberattack after the city’s insurance company denied its claim.