Nova Scotia Citizens Told to Watch Out for Scams Following Ransomware Attack on Energy Supplier

Nova Scotia Power is notifying customers that a ransomware attack on its network has resulted in a massive leak of data, including personal information and bank account numbers.

Nova Scotia Power Inc, privately owned by Emera, is a vertically integrated electric utility in Nova Scotia, providing electricity to more than 500,00 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Canadian province.

In April, the energy provider discovered a cyber intrusion and immediately took action to cont