B.C. government says cyber incident not a ransomware attack, details still scarce
The province revealed late Wednesday that it had identified “sophisticated cybersecurity incidents involving government networks.”
Crime
May 9
London Drugs says it can’t fill new prescriptions amid recovery from ‘cybersecurity incident’
The update comes as the pharmacy giant continues to 'gradually reopen' its Western Canada stores a week after undergoing a 'cybersecurity incident.'
Crime
May 6
Cyberattack targeting B.C. government networks led by a ‘state or state-sponsored actor’
Shannon Salter, the head of the B.C. public service, said Friday that the province has a high degree of confidence the attacks were conducted by a state or a state-sponsored actor.
Crime
May 10
All London Drugs stores in Western Canada reopen following cyberattack
London Drugs has not revealed any details about the cybersecurity incident that forced the closure of all stores in Western Canada on April 28.
Economy
May 7
London Drugs reopens all stores after cyberattack
London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month.
May 7
London Drugs issues apology, says no evidence of compromised data in cyberattack
London Drugs president said no evidence has been found of comprised data from the cyberattack the company experienced, and he also issued an apology to customers.
Crime
May 8
‘International threat actors’ pose consistent danger, London Drugs says after cyberattack
London Drugs deals with thousands of cyberattacks every day, the president said.
Canada
May 9
U.K. defence ministry hit by data breach, ‘malign actor’ exposed personal data
The Ministry of Defence would not confirm media reports that Chinese hackers are suspected of carrying out the cyberattack, but said it "cannot rule out state involvement."
World
May 7
B.C. LifeLabs customers start to receive settlements but amount may be lower than expected
The payment comes after a 2019 cyberattack compromised the personal information of around 8.6 million people within LifeLabs’ database, primarily from Ontario and B.C.
Economy
May 14
University of Winnipeg says cyberattack stole employee, student financial info
The university disclosed last week that a cyber incident targeted the school's network, leading to the school delaying exams, cancelling classes and taking down internet services.
Tech
Apr 4
More than 325K patient files stolen in cyberattack on 5 southwestern Ontario hospitals
Nearly six months after a ransomware attack that impacted five hospital networks in southwestern Ontario, officials are outlining the extent of the impact on patients.
Canada
Apr 3
Hamilton’s recovery from ransomware attack will take ‘the better part of the year’
The city of Hamilton says a 'phase-in schedule' for property tax payments will start in April as IT specialists restart that system, knocked out by the February cyberattack.
Canada
Apr 9
Cyberattack on University of Winnipeg part of growing trend: expert
After the University of Winnipeg discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack, a technology analyst said there are shortfalls in cybersecurity that need to be addressed.
Tech
Mar 28
‘Disabling cyberattacks’ targeting U.S. water systems, officials say
The warning from the national security advisor and the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and was sent to governors in a letter dated Monday.
U.S. News
Mar 20
Hamilton not paying ransom but recovery from cyberattack ‘won’t be cheap,’ says mayor
Hamilton mayor Andrea Horwath revealed the city isn't paying a large ransom to those behind a recent cyberattack that has crippled some operations for almost three weeks.
Canada
Mar 15
Hamilton cyberattack shows municipalities need to shore up digital defences: expert
"It's no longer a question of if a municipality is going to be attacked – it's only really a question of when they're going to be attacked."
Canada
Mar 11
School District 67 says it may have been breached by a cyberattack
The school district confirmed that some 'unusual activity' was detected last month, followed by a shutdown of key online services.
Canada
Mar 6
How the Toronto library is recovering from a cyberattack, one book at a time
Workers at a Scarborough distribution hub have cleared more than 10 tractor-trailers full of boxes stacked five high.
Canada
Feb 29
No evidence data was extracted in RCMP cyberattack: commissioner
The head of the RCMP says there is no evidence to date that data was extracted from the national police force's systems during a recent cyberattack.
Canada
Feb 27
Major tech company expands operations to Simcoe County
A major IT infrastructure company has opened its first security operations centre in Canada and the United States in the city of Barrie, Ont.
Tech
May 10
